Polonium-209

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:isotope
gptkbp:application used in anti-static devices
gptkbp:color silvery-gray
gptkbp:composed_by neutron capture in bismuth
gptkbp:composed_of metallic
gptkbp:conducts_research_on in particle physics
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:Marie_Curie
gptkbp:discovery_year gptkb:1940
gptkbp:electrons 84
gptkbp:engine in some types of smoke detectors
gptkbp:environmental_impact can contaminate soil and water
gptkbp:financial_stability false
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Polonium-209
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in in studies of heavy elements
gptkbp:is_considered a hazardous material
gptkbp:is_found_in nuclear waste
gptkbp:is_found_in_nature in very small amounts
gptkbp:is_monitored_by nuclear regulatory agencies
gptkbp:is_part_of nuclear physics studies
actinide series
gptkbp:is_part_of_environmental_studies in studies of radioactive contamination
gptkbp:is_part_of_nuclear_reactions in nuclear reactors
gptkbp:is_part_of_nuclear_waste in spent nuclear fuel
gptkbp:is_studied_for its radioactive properties
gptkbp:is_used_for radiation sources
gptkbp:is_used_in research applications
gptkbp:is_used_in_medicine in targeted alpha-particle therapy
gptkbp:is_used_in_space_applications in radioisotope thermoelectric generators
gptkbp:isotopes gptkb:Po-209
gptkb:Polonium
gptkb:true
125
84
gptkbp:lifespan 103 years
gptkbp:mass 209
gptkbp:melting_point 254 ° C
962 ° C
gptkbp:mode Lead-205
gptkbp:occurs_in trace amounts in uranium ores
gptkbp:parent gptkb:Polonium-210
gptkbp:population_density 9.2 g/cm³
gptkbp:produced_by neutron bombardment
gptkbp:radioactive_decay_mode alpha particle emission
gptkbp:rarity in nature.
gptkbp:safety requires careful handling
gptkbp:symbol gptkb:Po
gptkbp:threats due to its radioactivity
gptkbp:toxicity highly toxic
gptkbp:type_of_decay alpha decay
gptkbp:uses used in some types of nuclear batteries
gptkbp:was_a_response_to reacts with oxygen
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Polonium-210
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8