Copper

Mercury

Facts About Copper and Mercury

Copper

Mercury

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Interesting Facts

Copper rarely found in its pure form in nature.

Copper Sulfate is mostly used in agricultural poison and as an algicide in water purification system.

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.

Sources

Found in Minerals

Mining, Ores of Minerals

History

Who Discovered

Ancient Chinese and Indians

Discovery

In Middle East (9000 BCE)

Before 2000 BCE

Abundance

Abundance In Universe

0.00 %0.09 %

0 0.11

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Abundance In Sun

0.00 %0.00 %

0 0.1

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Abundance In Meteorites

0.01 %0.00 %

0 22

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Abundance In Earth's Crust

0.01 %0.05 %

1E-37 8.1

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Abundance In Oceans

0.00 %-

0 1.1

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Abundance In Humans

0.00 %0.00 %

0 1.4

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