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Uses of polonium:
- neutron source (polonium-beryllium source)
- in devices for the elimination of the static electricity
- in devices for the elimination of the dust
- initiator in nuclear weapons
- isotopic heat source
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Is polonium magnetic?
Polonium is a nonmagnetic element.
Is a polonium a gas?
Polonium is an amphoteric chemical element. Also is a member of the chalcogens elements family (group 16 in the periodic table of Mendeleev) and tellurium is also a metalloid.
How is polonium a meatlloid?
Polonium is considered generally a metalloid.
What is the hardness of polonium?
Data about the hardness of polonium don't exist.
What is the charge of polonium?
The valence of polonium can be 2, 4 or 6.
Is polonium in bleach?
No. Polonium is not present in such products. It is far too dangerous.
What products have polonium in it?
As all chemical emements polonium is formed from protons, neutrons and electrons.
What is polonium made out of?
Polonium is a radio-active trans-uranic element. It is a metal.
What is the main source in the universe for the origin of the polonium?
Polonium isotopes are decay products of thorium or uranium.
What household products contain polonium?
Household items do not contain the highly radioactive element polonium.
Is polonium man made?
No. Polonium is a natural product of radioactive dacay.
What is the color of polonium?
It is silver-grey. Also it glows blue when the air around it is excited by decay products.
Is polonium a solid liquid or gas?
Polonium is a solid, man-made, radioactive poor metal.
Is polonium natural or man made?
Polonium is a natural chemical element but can be also obtained artificially.
Did Einstein think that polonium made mass and energy are interchangeable?
Polonium had no influence on Einstein determining that mass and energy were interchangeable.
How polonium made by humans?
The most used nuclear reaction to obtain polonium is:Bi-209 + n------------Bi-210----------Po-210
Is polonium odorless?
Polonium is odorless.
