1 Facts
1.1 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.
1.2 Sources
Mining, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Ancient Chinese and Indians
1.3.2 Discovery
Before 2000 BCE
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
5E-09
0.11
1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %
Rank: 100 (Overall) ▶
1E-08
0.1
1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
1.7E-07
22
1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.05 %
Rank: 9 (Overall) ▶
9.9E-12
8.1
1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
2E-23
1.1
1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
1E-13
1.4