Facts About Mercury and Manganese
Facts
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.
- Manganese is an essential trace element in all forms of life.
- Manganese metal oxidizes very easily, but it does not fuse that easily.
Sources
Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
History
Who Discovered
Ancient Chinese and Indians
Johann Gottlieb Gahn
Discovery
Before 2000 BCE
In 1774
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
Not Available
8 * 10-4 %
8
Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %
~0.001 %
8
Abundance In Meteorites
Not Available
0.27 %
8
Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.05 %
9
0.11 %
8
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available
0.00 %
13
Abundance In Humans
Not Available
0.00 %
13
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