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1.1 Interesting Facts
Luster of Indium is bright in nature.
Reich and richer were looking for thallium in zinc metal and they discovered Indium metal.
Naturally occurring minor elements include Cadmium.
Cadmium is released into atmosphere to control volcanic eruption and forest fires.
It is used for electroplating of Steel for corrosion resistance.
It can absorb neutrons and used in nuclear reactor to control atomic fission.
1.2 Sources
Mining, Ores of metals
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Ferdinand Reich and Hieronymous Theodor Richter
Karl Samuel Leberecht Hermann and Friedrich Stromeyer
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1863
In 1817
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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3 * 10
-8
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Rank:
28
(Overall)
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2 * 10
-7
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Rank:
22
(Overall)
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Facts About Thallium
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~0.0000004 %
Rank:
23
(Overall)
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~0.0000006 %
Rank:
21
(Overall)
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0.004
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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0.00 %
Rank:
45
(Overall)
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0.00 %
Rank:
31
(Overall)
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0.91
(Facts About A..)
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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0.00 %
Rank:
45
(Overall)
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0.00 %
Rank:
46
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.00 %
Rank:
43
(Overall)
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0.00 %
Rank:
28
(Overall)
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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Not Available
Rank:
N/A
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0.00 %
Rank:
11
(Overall)
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Facts About Radium
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0.14
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