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The Element Astatine - Basic Physical and Historical Information ...

Discovered : 1940 by D.R.Corson Isolated in California, USA Origin : From the Greek astatos meaning unstable. Description : A dangerously radioactive element made in nuclear reactors, its half life is only eight hours. Image : Unstable and radioactive. ...