1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
- It is found in copper ores and from the crust of the earth.
- It is the most malleable and ductile metal.
- Gold alloys are used in Dentistry as fillings, crowning, clips, etc. It is also used as an artificial limb joints.
- 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.
1.2 Sources
Earth's crust, Mining, Ores of metals
Mining, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Unknown
Ancient Chinese and Indians
1.3.2 Discovery
Before 6000 BCE
Before 2000 BCE
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
1.6.1 Abundance In Sun
~0.0000001 %~-9999 %
1E-08
0.1
2.1.2 Abundance In Meteorites
2.1.3 Abundance In Earth's Crust
2.1.5 Abundance In Oceans
2.1.6 Abundance In Humans