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.
- The only metal which burns in Nitrogen is Titanium.
- Titanium is also known as corrosion resistant metal.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining
History
Who Discovered
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
W. Gregor & J. Berzelius
Discovery
In Between 1797 - 1798
In 1791
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
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0.11
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Abundance In Sun
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0
0.1
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Abundance In Meteorites
0.30 %0.05 %
0
22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.01 %0.66 %
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 %0.57 %
0
1.4
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