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1.1 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.
Tantalum metal is known as corrosion resistance.
Tantalum metal can easily fabricated and It is a good conductor of heat and electricity.
1.2 Sources
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Karl Samuel Leberecht Hermann and Friedrich Stromeyer
Anders Gustaf Ekeberg
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1817
In 1802
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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2 * 10
-7
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Rank:
22
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8 * 10
-9
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Rank:
31
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~0.0000006 %
Rank:
21
(Overall)
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~-9999 %
Rank:
N/A
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0.004
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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0.00 %
Rank:
31
(Overall)
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0.00 %
Rank:
49
(Overall)
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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:
46
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0.00 %
Rank:
37
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.00 %
Rank:
28
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0.00 %
Rank:
31
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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0.00 %
Rank:
11
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Not Available
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0.14
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