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.
- Strontium element is softer than Calcium.
- Silvery Strontium turns yellow, if exposed to air.
1.2 Sources
Earth's crust, Mining, Ores of metals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Unknown
William Cruickshank
1.3.2 Discovery
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
6 * 10-8 %4 * 10-6 %
5E-09
0.11
1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
~0.0000001 %~0.000005 %
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