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1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
  • Thorium metal is used as an alternate option over Uranium for nuclear fuel.
  • Thorium metals appearance (silvery white, soft) is somewhat similar to Lead metal.
  • 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.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Jöns Jakob Berzelius
Karl Samuel Leberecht Hermann and Friedrich Stromeyer
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1829
In 1817
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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3 * 10-4 %
Rank: 9 (Overall)▶
2 * 10-7 %
Rank: 22 (Overall)▶
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~0.0004 %
Rank: 9 (Overall)▶
~0.0000006 %
Rank: 21 (Overall)▶
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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0.05 %
Rank: 11 (Overall)▶
0.00 %
Rank: 31 (Overall)▶
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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0.66 %
Rank: 7 (Overall)▶
0.00 %
Rank: 46 (Overall)▶
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.00 %
Rank: 15 (Overall)▶
0.00 %
Rank: 28 (Overall)▶
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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0.00 %
Rank: 11 (Overall)▶
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