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.
- Strontium element is softer than Calcium.
- Silvery Strontium turns yellow, if exposed to air.
1.3 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
1.4 History
1.4.1 Who Discovered
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
William Cruickshank
1.4.2 Discovery
In Between 1797 - 1798
In 1787
1.5 Abundance
1.5.1 Abundance In Universe
1.5 * 10-3 %4 * 10-6 %
5E-09
0.11
1.5.4 Abundance In Sun
~0.002 %~0.000005 %
1E-08
0.1
1.8.2 Abundance In Meteorites
1.2.2 Abundance In Earth's Crust
1.6.3 Abundance In Oceans
1.3.3 Abundance In Humans