Facts About Lithium and Thallium
Interesting Facts
- Heat capacity of Lithium is very high.
- Lithium inflammable and highly explosive metal, hence it has to be stored properly.
- Compounds of Thallium metal are highly Toxic.
- Thallium metal is being suspected as a human carcinogen.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Found As a By-product, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Johan August Arfwedson
William Crookes
Discovery
In 1817
In 1861
Abundance In Earth's Crust