Facts About Copper and Mercury
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
Who Discovered
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Ancient Chinese and Indians
Discovery
In Middle East (9000 BCE)
Before 2000 BCE
Abundance In Earth's Crust