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
Unknown
Discovery
In 1817
Before 5000 BC
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available