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Facts about Chromium



Facts

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.

Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals

History

Who Discovered
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin

Discovery
In Between 1797 - 1798

Abundance

Abundance In Universe
0.00 % 8

Abundance In Sun
0.00 % 7

Abundance In Meteorites
0.30 % 7

Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.01 % 13

Abundance In Oceans
0.00 % 16

Abundance In Humans
0.00 % 19

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