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1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
Heat capacity of Lithium is very high.
Lithium inflammable and highly explosive metal, hence it has to be stored properly.
Californium metal is very harmful and highly radioactive.
Californium metal is the heaviest metal.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Made by Bombarding Curium with Helium Ions
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Johan August Arfwedson
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1817
In 1950
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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6 * 10
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Rank:
18
(Overall)
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Not Available
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~0.00017 %
Rank:
11
(Overall)
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~-9999 %
Rank:
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0.004
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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0.00 %
Rank:
22
(Overall)
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Not Available
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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:
44
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Not Available
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.00 %
Rank:
15
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Not Available
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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0.00 %
Rank:
16
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Not Available
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Facts About Radium
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0.14
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