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1.1 Interesting Facts
Naturally occurring minor elements include Cadmium.
Cadmium is released into atmosphere to control volcanic eruption and forest fires.
It is used for electroplating of Steel for corrosion resistance.
It can absorb neutrons and used in nuclear reactor to control atomic fission.
Thulium metal can resist corrosion due to dry air .
Only Tm-169 isotope of Thulium metal occur naturally.
1.2 Sources
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Karl Samuel Leberecht Hermann and Friedrich Stromeyer
Per Teodor Cleve
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1817
In 1879
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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2 * 10
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Rank:
22
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1 * 10
-8
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Rank:
30
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~0.0000006 %
Rank:
21
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~0.00000002 %
Rank:
28
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0.004
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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0.00 %
Rank:
31
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0.00 %
Rank:
47
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0.91
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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0.00 %
Rank:
46
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0.00 %
Rank:
43
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.00 %
Rank:
28
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0.00 %
Rank:
41
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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0.00 %
Rank:
11
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Not Available
Rank:
N/A
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0.14
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