Properties of Polonium (Po)
Polonium is a chemical element with the symbol (Po) and atomic number 84. It is a highly radioactive metal that was discovered by Marie Curie and her husband Pierre Curie in 1898. Polonium is a rare element that occurs naturally in uranium ores, but it is usually produced artificially in nuclear reactors.
The following table provides a comprehensive list of polonium (Po) properties in both SI and US customary/Imperial units at normal temperature and pressure (NTP).
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| Physical Properties | Metric |
|---|---|
| Crystal Structure | Cubic |
| Atomic Number | 84 |
| Molar Mass | 209 g/mol |
| Density | 9200 kg/m3 |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric |
| Young’s Modulus (E) | 26 GPa |
| Thermal Properties | Metric |
| Melting Point | 254 °C |
| Boiling Point | 962 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity (27°C) | 20 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (αL) (25°C) | 2.35×10-5 1/°C |
| Electrical Properties | Metric |
| Electrical Resistivity | 4×10-5 Ω·cm |
Unless stated otherwise, all values are taken at room temperature (approximately 20°C or 68°F) and 1 atm pressure. (1 atm = 101,325 Pa)
Related Pages
References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018. 2) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 97th Edition. United Kingdom: CRC Press, 2016-2017. 3) A.M. Howatson, P.G. Lun, J.D. Todd, P.D. Engineering Tables and Data. United Kingdom: University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science, 2009.