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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.
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.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
Karl Samuel Leberecht Hermann and Friedrich Stromeyer
1.3.2 Discovery
In Between 1797 - 1798
In 1817
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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1.5 * 10
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Rank:
7
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2 * 10
-7
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Rank:
22
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~0.002 %
Rank:
7
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~0.0000006 %
Rank:
21
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0.004
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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0.30 %
Rank:
7
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0.00 %
Rank:
31
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0.91
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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0.01 %
Rank:
13
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0.00 %
Rank:
46
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.00 %
Rank:
16
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0.00 %
Rank:
28
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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0.00 %
Rank:
16
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0.00 %
Rank:
11
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0.14
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