1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
- Praseodymium metal is synthetically produced metal.
- Praseodymium is used as possible fuel for radioactive generators.
- 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
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Not Available
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1885
In Between 1797 - 1798
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
2 * 10-7 %1.5 * 10-3 %
5E-09
0.11
1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
~0.0000001 %~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