Facts About Mercury and Molybdenum
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.
- Molybdenum is highly reactive metal, hence not found free in nature .
- Till 18th century Molybdenum element were often mistaken as a carbon or Lead.
Sources
Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Ancient Chinese and Indians
Carl Wilhelm Scheele
Discovery
Before 2000 BCE
In 1778
Abundance In Universe
Not Available
Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %
Abundance In Meteorites
Not Available
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available
Abundance In Humans
Not Available