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.
- At room temperature mercury is found in a liquid state.
- A coin of pound or rupees floats in mercury.
- Because of its low melting point and boiling point it is used in thermometers.
1.2 Sources
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Ores of metals
Mining, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Unknown
Ancient Chinese and Indians
1.3.2 Discovery
Before 5000 BC
Before 2000 BCE
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
1.4.7 Abundance In Sun
~0.0000001 %~-9999 %
1E-08
0.1
1.5.2 Abundance In Meteorites
1.5.6 Abundance In Earth's Crust
1.6.1 Abundance In Oceans
2.1.1 Abundance In Humans