Interesting Facts
- Original name of Technetium was Masurium.
- At the time of its discovery it found in sample of Molybdenum.
- 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).
Sources
Made by Bombarding Molybdenum with Deuterons
By Electrolysis Process, Mining
History
Who Discovered
Emilio Segrè and Carlo Perriero
Humphry Davy
Discovery
In 1937
In 1807
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
0.00 %0.00 %
0
0.11
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Abundance In Sun
0.00 %0.00 %
0
0.1
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Abundance In Meteorites
-0.55 %
0
22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 %2.30 %
1E-37
8.1
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Abundance In Oceans
-1.10 %
0
1.1
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Abundance In Humans
-0.14 %
0
1.4
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