Facts About Mercury and Gadolinium
Interesting Facts
- 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.
- Gadolinium is not found free in nature, hence it is not a native metal.
- Gadolinium metal found in minerals like Monazite and Bastnaesite.
Sources
Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Ancient Chinese and Indians
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Discovery
Before 2000 BCE
In 1880
Abundance In Universe
Not Available
Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %
Abundance In Meteorites
Not Available
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available