Facts About Mercury and Nihonium
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.
Nihonium is a synthetic chemical element and is highly radioactive.
Sources
Mining, Ores of Minerals
Synthetically Produced
Who Discovered
Ancient Chinese and Indians
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Discovery
Before 2000 BCE
In 2003
Abundance In Meteorites
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
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