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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.
It is the most reflective element.
Silver is the second most ductile metal after Gold.
It is also used in Dentistry as a dental alloys for clips and crowning.
1.2 Sources
Mining, Ores of metals
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Ores of metals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Ferdinand Reich and Hieronymous Theodor Richter
Unknown
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1863
Before 5000 BC
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
Facts About Iron
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3 * 10
-8
%
Rank:
28
(Overall)
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6 * 10
-8
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Rank:
26
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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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~0.0000001 %
Rank:
26
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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:
38
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Facts About Gold
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0.91
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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0.00 %
Rank:
45
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0.00 %
Rank:
47
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.00 %
Rank:
43
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0.00 %
Rank:
19
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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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Not Available
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0.14
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