Facts about the Classification of the Element Polonium
Polonium is classified as a "Metalloid" element and is located in Groups 13, 14,15, 16 and 17 of the Periodic Table. An element classified as a Metalloid has properties of both metals and non-metals. Some are semi-conductors and can carry an electrical charge making them useful in calculators and computers.

Brief Facts about the Discovery and History of the Element Polonium
Polonium was discovered by Marie Curie and Pierre Curie in 1898

Occurrence of the element Polonium
A very rare element in nature
Obtained from pitchblende, decay of radium

Common Uses of Polonium
Thermoelectric power in space satellites
To eliminate static charges
Removes dust from photographic films

The Properties of the Element Polonium
Name of Element : Polonium (also called Radium F)
Symbol of Element : Po
Atomic Number of Polonium : 84
Atomic Mass: (209.0) amu
Melting Point: 254.0 °C - 527.15 °K
Boiling Point: 962.0 °C - 1235.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Polonium : 84
Number of Neutrons in Polonium : 125
Crystal Structure: Monoclinic
Density @ 293 K: 9.4 g/cm3
Color of Polonium : Unknown