1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
- Iron is not always magnetic in nature, its allotrope are ferromagnetic and the B allotrope is nonmagnetic.
- The blood consists Iron in hemoglobin molecules to transfer Oxygen in the body.
- At room temperature mercury is found in a liquid state.
- A coin of pound or rupees floats in mercury.
- Because of its low melting point and boiling point it is used in thermometers.
1.2 Sources
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals
Mining, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Unknown
Ancient Chinese and Indians
1.3.2 Discovery
Before 5000 BC
Before 2000 BCE
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
1.1 * 10-1 %NA
5E-09
0.11
1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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