Interesting Facts
Cesium is the most alkaline metal and is used in atomic clocks.
- At room temperature mercury is found in a liquid state.
- A coin of pound or rupees floats in mercury.
- Because of its low melting point and boiling point it is used in thermometers.
Sources
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Mining, Ores of Minerals
History
Who Discovered
Robert Bunsen and Gustav Kirchhoff
Ancient Chinese and Indians
Discovery
In 1860
Before 2000 BCE
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
0.00 %0.09 %
0
0.11
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Abundance In Sun
0.00 %0.00 %
0
0.1
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Abundance In Meteorites
0.00 %0.00 %
0
22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 %0.05 %
1E-37
8.1
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Abundance In Oceans
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0
1.1
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Abundance In Humans
0.00 %0.00 %
0
1.4
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