1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
- Magnesium ions are present in every chlorophyll of every green plant .
- Controlling Magnesium fire by pouring water on it will result in explosions.
- Chromium is highly reactive, hence it is not found free in nature.
- Ores of Chromites mineral are the major source of Chromium metal.
- Almost 90% leather tanning is done with the help of chromium.
1.2 Sources
By Electrolysis Process, In Ocean, Mining
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Joseph Black
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1755
In Between 1797 - 1798
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
6 * 10-2 %1.5 * 10-3 %
5E-09
0.11
1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
~0.07 %~0.002 %
1E-08
0.1
1.4.4 Abundance In Meteorites
1.5.1 Abundance In Earth's Crust
2.1.2 Abundance In Oceans
2.1.5 Abundance In Humans