Interesting Facts
Sources
Who Discovered
Discovery
Abundance In Universe
Abundance In Sun
Abundance In Meteorites
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Abundance In Humans
- 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.
Earth's crust, Mining, Ores of metals
- 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.
Ancient Chinese and Indians