1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
- Molybdenum is highly reactive metal, hence not found free in nature .
- Till 18th century Molybdenum element were often mistaken as a carbon or Lead.
- Compounds of Thallium metal are highly Toxic.
- Thallium metal is being suspected as a human carcinogen.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found As a By-product, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Carl Wilhelm Scheele
William Crookes
1.3.2 Discovery
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
5 * 10-7 %5 * 10-9 %
5E-09
0.11
1.4.3 Abundance In Sun
~0.0000009 %~0.0000001 %
1E-08
0.1
1.4.5 Abundance In Meteorites
1.5.1 Abundance In Earth's Crust
2.1.2 Abundance In Oceans
2.1.5 Abundance In Humans