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Polonium

Metalloid

Polonium is a rare and highly radioactive element discovered by Marie Curie. It is one of the most toxic substances known.

Key Facts

Atomic Number
84
Atomic Weight
209
State
Solid
Half-life
138.4 days (Po-210)
Discovered
1898
Marie Curie

Overview

Description

Polonium is a rare and highly radioactive element discovered by Marie Curie. It is one of the most toxic substances known.

Discovery

Polonium was discovered in 1898 by Marie Curie.