1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
- The most stable isotope of Nobelium metal is No-259.
- No-259 has a half-life of fifty-eight minutes.
- 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.
1.2 Sources
Bombarding Curium-246 or Curium-249 with Carbon-12 Nuclei, Found in Minerals, Mining
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1966
In Between 1797 - 1798
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
NA1.5 * 10-3 %
5E-09
0.11
1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %~0.002 %
1E-08
0.1
1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
1.4.6 Abundance In Humans