Facts About Mercury and Uranium
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.
- Major mining countries of Uranium include Russia, Australia, Namibia, Canada and Niger and total 33% Uranium are mine in Kazakhstan.
Sources
Mining, Ores of Minerals
Earth's crust, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Ancient Chinese and Indians
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Discovery
Before 2000 BCE
In 1789
Abundance In Earth's Crust