Because it is a naturally-occurring element that releases a huge amount of energy, many sources citepoloniumas the most radioactive element. Polonium is so radioactive it glows blue, which is caused by excitation of the gas particles by radiation. A single milligram of polonium emits as many ...
“Uranium Glass” is a catch-all term for any type of glass (art glass, decorative glass, tableware) that contains the elementuranium. Uranium, in the form of uranium oxide, was added to the glass batch as a colorant. Uranium in most cases results in a yellow to yellow-green color. U...