1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
- IUPAC allotted a temporary name to Dubnium metal as “ Unnilpentium”.
- In the production of Dubnium, thermal gradient chromatography is used.
- 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.
1.2 Sources
Produced by Bombarding Am243 with Ne22, Synthetically Produced
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1968
In Between 1797 - 1798
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
NA1.5 * 10-3 %
5E-09
0.11
1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %~0.002 %
1E-08
0.1
1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
1.4.6 Abundance In Humans