1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
- Chromium is highly reactive, hence it is not found free in nature.
- Ores of Chromites mineral are the major source of Chromium metal.
- Almost 90% leather tanning is done with the help of chromium.
- Beryllium is best anti corrosion metal.
- Beryllium is the lightest metal and still it is stronger than steel.
- It also finds various applications in Nuclear reactors as a reflector.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
1.3.2 Discovery
In Between 1797 - 1798
In 1797
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
1.5 * 10-3 %1 * 10-7 %
5E-09
0.11
1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
~0.002 %~0.00000001 %
1E-08
0.1
1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
1.4.6 Abundance In Humans