Interesting Facts
- Original name of Technetium was Masurium.
- At the time of its discovery it found in sample of Molybdenum.
- Chromium is highly reactive, hence it is not found free in nature.
- Ores of Chromites mineral are the major source of Chromium metal.
- Almost 90% leather tanning is done with the help of chromium.
Sources
Made by Bombarding Molybdenum with Deuterons
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
History
Who Discovered
Emilio Segrè and Carlo Perriero
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
Discovery
In 1937
In Between 1797 - 1798
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
-0.30 %
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22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
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1E-37
8.1
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Abundance In Oceans
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1.1
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Abundance In Humans
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1.4
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