Facts About Cadmium and Thallium
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.
- Compounds of Thallium metal are highly Toxic.
- Thallium metal is being suspected as a human carcinogen.
Sources
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Found As a By-product, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Karl Samuel Leberecht Hermann and Friedrich Stromeyer
William Crookes
Discovery
In 1817
In 1861
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available