Facts About Thallium and Chromium
Interesting Facts
- Compounds of Thallium metal are highly Toxic.
- Thallium metal is being suspected as a human carcinogen.
- 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
Found As a By-product, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
William Crookes
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
Discovery
In 1861
In Between 1797 - 1798
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available