Facts About Cadmium and Silver
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.
- It is the most reflective element.
- Silver is the second most ductile metal after Gold.
- It is also used in Dentistry as a dental alloys for clips and crowning.
Sources
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Ores of metals
Who Discovered
Karl Samuel Leberecht Hermann and Friedrich Stromeyer
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Discovery
In 1817
Before 5000 BC
Abundance In Earth's Crust