Facts About Gold and Thallium
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.
- Compounds of Thallium metal are highly Toxic.
- Thallium metal is being suspected as a human carcinogen.
Sources
Earth's crust, Mining, Ores of metals
Found As a By-product, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Unknown
William Crookes
Discovery
Before 6000 BCE
In 1861
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available