Facts About Technetium and Cadmium
Interesting Facts
- Original name of Technetium was Masurium.
- At the time of its discovery it found in sample of Molybdenum.
- 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.
Sources
Made by Bombarding Molybdenum with Deuterons
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Emilio Segrè and Carlo Perriero
Karl Samuel Leberecht Hermann and Friedrich Stromeyer
Discovery
In 1937
In 1817
Abundance In Universe
Not Available
Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %
Abundance In Meteorites
Not Available
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Not Available
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available
Abundance In Humans
Not Available