Facts About Mercury and Holmium
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.
- Holmium metal is very soft and malleable.
- Holmium metal is well known for its corrosion resistivity.
Sources
Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Ancient Chinese and Indians
Marc Delafontaine
Discovery
Before 2000 BCE
In 1878
Abundance In Universe
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Abundance In Meteorites
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
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