84 Po 209
Polonium
post-transition · Group 16 · Period 6
2 section(s) thin
Atomic properties
Atomic number
84
Z
Density
9.2 g/cm³
at STP
Melting point
254 °C
at 1 atm
Boiling point
962 °C
at 1 atm
Crystal structure
cubic
Electron config.
[Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6s² 6p⁴
Oxidation states
-2, +2, +4, +6
most common
Market data
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Commercial forms & specifications
| Product Form | Chemical Formula | Isotope | Typical Activity | Price Range (USD) | Main Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polonium Metal (Sealed Source) | Po | Po-210 | 0.1-50 Ci | $25,000-500,000/source | Neutron sources, research |
| Polonium-Beryllium Source | Po/Be | Po-210 | 1-100 Ci | $50,000-1,000,000 | Neutron generation |
| Electroplated Po Film | Po | Po-210 | 0.01-1 Ci/cm² | $10,000-100,000/unit | Anti-static devices (historical) |
| Polonium Dioxide | PoO₂ | Po-210 | Variable | Research only | Research purposes |
| Polonium Solution | Po⁴⁺ in HCl | Po-210 | 0.1-10 mCi/mL | $5,000-50,000/mL | Tracer studies |
Moles per kilogram
| Compound | Formula | MW (g/mol) | Moles/kg | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polonium-209 | ²⁰⁹Po | 208.98 | 4.78 | Longest-lived isotope |
| Polonium-210 | ²¹⁰Po | 209.98 | 4.76 | Most common isotope |
| Polonium Dioxide | PoO₂ | 241.98 | 4.13 | Based on Po-210 |
| Polonium Tetrachloride | PoCl₄ | 351.89 | 2.84 | Based on Po-210 |
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Coverage notes
The following sections are thin or absent in the source document for this element. They will be filled by enrichment passes (NIST atomic, OSHA/NIOSH safety, USGS / IAI environmental).
- Missing section: Raw Material Sources
- Missing section: Energy Consumption