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.
- Heat capacity of Lithium is very high.
- Lithium inflammable and highly explosive metal, hence it has to be stored properly.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Found in Minerals, Mining
History
Who Discovered
Jöns Jakob Berzelius
Johan August Arfwedson
Discovery
In 1829
In 1817
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
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0
0.11
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Abundance In Sun
0.00 %0.00 %
0
0.1
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Abundance In Meteorites
0.05 %0.00 %
0
22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.66 %0.00 %
1E-37
8.1
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Abundance In Oceans
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0
1.1
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Abundance In Humans
0.00 %0.00 %
0
1.4
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