Interesting Facts
- Luster of Indium is bright in nature.
- Reich and richer were looking for thallium in zinc metal and they discovered Indium metal.
- Vanadium is a highly reactive metal, hence it is not found free in nature.
- Vanadium can be found in almost 65 different types of minerals.
Sources
Mining, Ores of metals
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
History
Who Discovered
Ferdinand Reich and Hieronymous Theodor Richter
Andrés Manuel del Río
Discovery
In 1863
In 1801
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
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0
0.11
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Abundance In Sun
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0
0.1
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Abundance In Meteorites
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0
22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
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1E-37
8.1
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Abundance In Oceans
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0
1.1
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Abundance In Humans
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0
1.4
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