Facts About Sodium and Thallium
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).
- Compounds of Thallium metal are highly Toxic.
- Thallium metal is being suspected as a human carcinogen.
Sources
By Electrolysis Process, Mining
Found As a By-product, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Humphry Davy
William Crookes
Discovery
In 1807
In 1861
Abundance In Earth's Crust