Facts About Molybdenum and Thallium
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.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found As a By-product, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Carl Wilhelm Scheele
William Crookes
Discovery
In 1778
In 1861
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available