1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
- It is the most reflective element.
- Silver is the second most ductile metal after Gold.
- It is also used in Dentistry as a dental alloys for clips and crowning.
- Naturally occurring minor elements include Cadmium.
- Cadmium is released into atmosphere to control volcanic eruption and forest fires.
- It is used for electroplating of Steel for corrosion resistance.
- It can absorb neutrons and used in nuclear reactor to control atomic fission.
1.2 Sources
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Ores of metals
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
1.4 History
1.4.1 Who Discovered
Unknown
Karl Samuel Leberecht Hermann and Friedrich Stromeyer
1.4.3 Discovery
1.5 Abundance
1.5.1 Abundance In Universe
6 * 10-8 %2 * 10-7 %
5E-09
0.11
1.4.3 Abundance In Sun
~0.0000001 %~0.0000006 %
1E-08
0.1
1.4.6 Abundance In Meteorites
1.5.2 Abundance In Earth's Crust
1.6.1 Abundance In Oceans
1.7.2 Abundance In Humans