Polonium

 =Polonium=


 * Atomic Number:** 84


 * Protons:** 84


 * Electrons:** 84


 * Neutrons:** 126 


 * Average Atomic Mass:** 209 amu


 * Isotopes:** Po-206, Po-207, Po-208, Po-209, Po-210


 * Discovery:** Polonium was discovered by Marie Curie at 1898 in France.
 * Name:** It was name after Poland (birthplace of Marie Curie).


 * Uses:** Polonium is used on brushes that remove dust from photographic films, for eliminating charges in textile mills, and it is also used for mixed with beryllium that provides a source of neutrons.
 * Interesting Facts**: Polonium is one element that can be used to create atomic bombs.

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 * Sources**
 * [|Polonium on WebElements]
 * [|Polonium History on WebElements]
 * [|Polonium Isotopes on WebElements]
 * Photo: [|Polish Flag by Roman Giadysz on Flickr]
 * Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbr5yWwsI1o