Facts About Mercury and Thallium
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.
- Compounds of Thallium metal are highly Toxic.
- Thallium metal is being suspected as a human carcinogen.
Sources
Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found As a By-product, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Ancient Chinese and Indians
William Crookes
Discovery
Before 2000 BCE
In 1861
Abundance In Universe
Not Available
Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %
Abundance In Meteorites
Not Available
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available