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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.
Tungsten element has the second highest melting point.
Pure tungsten can easily cut down with the help of hacksaw.
1.2 Sources
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Karl Samuel Leberecht Hermann and Friedrich Stromeyer
Not Available
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1817
In 1781
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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2 * 10
-7
%
Rank:
22
(Overall)
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5 * 10
-8
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Rank:
27
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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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~0.0000004 %
Rank:
23
(Overall)
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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:
39
(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
(Overall)
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0.00 %
Rank:
39
(Overall)
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.00 %
Rank:
28
(Overall)
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0.00 %
Rank:
18
(Overall)
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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0.00 %
Rank:
11
(Overall)
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Not Available
Rank:
N/A
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Facts About Radium
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0.14
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