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1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
It is synthetically produced metal.
Radiation hazard can be produce by it.
Chromium is highly reactive, hence it is not found free in nature.
Ores of Chromites mineral are the major source of Chromium metal.
Almost 90% leather tanning is done with the help of chromium.
1.2 Sources
Bombarding Californium-252 with Boron Nuclei, Found in Minerals, Mining
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Joint Institute for Nuclear Research
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1961–1971
In Between 1797 - 1798
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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Not Available
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1.5 * 10
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Rank:
7
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~-9999 %
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~0.002 %
Rank:
7
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0.004
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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Not Available
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0.30 %
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7
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0.91
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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Not Available
Rank:
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0.01 %
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13
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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Not Available
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0.00 %
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16
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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Not Available
Rank:
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0.00 %
Rank:
16
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0.14
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