Facts About Thorium and Cadmium
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.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Jöns Jakob Berzelius
Karl Samuel Leberecht Hermann and Friedrich Stromeyer
Discovery
In 1829
In 1817
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available