Facts About Chromium and Uranium
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.
- Major mining countries of Uranium include Russia, Australia, Namibia, Canada and Niger and total 33% Uranium are mine in Kazakhstan.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Earth's crust, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
Not Available
Discovery
In Between 1797 - 1798
In 1789
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available