Interesting Facts
- At room temperature Sodium metal is very soft as it can be chopped down into pieces with butter knife.
- The most common compound of Sodium is NaCl (Salt).
- 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.
Sources
By Electrolysis Process, Mining
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Ores of metals
History
Who Discovered
Humphry Davy
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Discovery
In 1807
Before 5000 BC
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
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0.11
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Abundance In Sun
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0.1
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Abundance In Meteorites
0.55 %0.00 %
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22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
2.30 %0.00 %
1E-37
8.1
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Abundance In Oceans
1.10 %0.00 %
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1.1
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Abundance In Humans
0.14 %0.00 %
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1.4
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