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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.
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.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Mining, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
Ancient Chinese and Indians
1.3.2 Discovery
In Between 1797 - 1798
Before 2000 BCE
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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1.5 * 10
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7
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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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~-9999 %
Rank:
100
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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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Not Available
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0.91
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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0.01 %
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13
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0.05 %
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9
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.00 %
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16
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Not Available
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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0.00 %
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0.14
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