Polonium was discovered by Marie Curie at 1898 in France.
Origin of name: named after "Poland" (birthplace of Marie Curie)
Atomic Number: 84
Atomic Weight: 209
Melting Point: 527 K (254°C or 489°F)
Boiling Point: 1235 K (962°C or 1764°F)
Density: 9.32 grams per cubic centimeter
Phase at Room Temperature: Solid
Element Classification: Metal
Period Number: 6 Group Number: 16 Group Name: Chalcogen