Facts About Technetium and Mercury
Interesting Facts
- Original name of Technetium was Masurium.
- At the time of its discovery it found in sample of Molybdenum.
- At room temperature mercury is found in a liquid state.
- A coin of pound or rupees floats in mercury.
- Because of its low melting point and boiling point it is used in thermometers.
Sources
Made by Bombarding Molybdenum with Deuterons
Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Emilio Segrè and Carlo Perriero
Ancient Chinese and Indians
Discovery
In 1937
Before 2000 BCE
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Not Available