Facts About Silver and Thallium
Facts
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.
- Compounds of Thallium metal are highly Toxic.
- Thallium metal is being suspected as a human carcinogen.
Sources
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Ores of metals
Found As a By-product, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
History
Who Discovered
Unknown
William Crookes
Discovery
Before 5000 BC
In 1861
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
6 * 10-8 %
26
5 * 10-9 %
32
Abundance In Sun
~0.0000001 %
26
~0.0000001 %
26
Abundance In Meteorites
0.00 %
38
0.00 %
99+
Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 %
99+
0.00 %
99+
Abundance In Oceans
0.00 %
19
0.00 %
34
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