Facts About Gadolinium and Chromium
Interesting Facts
- Gadolinium is not found free in nature, hence it is not a native metal.
- Gadolinium metal found in minerals like Monazite and Bastnaesite.
- 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
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
Discovery
In 1880
In Between 1797 - 1798
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available