Facts About Nihonium and Chromium
Interesting Facts
Nihonium is a synthetic chemical element and is highly radioactive.
- Chromium is highly reactive, hence it is not found free in nature.
- Ores of Chromites mineral are the major source of Chromium metal.
- Almost 90% leather tanning is done with the help of chromium.
Sources
Synthetically Produced
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
Discovery
In 2003
In Between 1797 - 1798
Abundance In Meteorites
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
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