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1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
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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
Synthetically Produced
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
1.3.2 Discovery
In 2010
In Between 1797 - 1798
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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Rank:
N/A
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1.5 * 10
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Rank:
7
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Facts About Thallium
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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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Facts About Beryllium
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0.004
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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Rank:
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0.30 %
Rank:
7
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Facts About Gold
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0.91
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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Rank:
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0.01 %
Rank:
13
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Facts About Radium
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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Rank:
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0.00 %
Rank:
16
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Facts About Protactinium
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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Rank:
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0.00 %
Rank:
16
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Facts About Radium
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0.14
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