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1.1 Interesting Facts
Scandium is known as one of the rare earth elements.
Scandium metal found in rare minerals called Wolframite .
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.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Lars Fredrik Nilson
Karl Samuel Leberecht Hermann and Friedrich Stromeyer
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1879
In 1817
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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3 * 10
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Rank:
15
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2 * 10
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Rank:
22
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~0.000004 %
Rank:
16
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~0.0000006 %
Rank:
21
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0.004
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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0.00 %
Rank:
18
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0.00 %
Rank:
31
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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:
23
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0.00 %
Rank:
46
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.00 %
Rank:
32
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0.00 %
Rank:
28
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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Not Available
Rank:
N/A
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0.00 %
Rank:
11
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0.14
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