Facts About Thorium and Silver
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.
- It is the most reflective element.
- Silver is the second most ductile metal after Gold.
- It is also used in Dentistry as a dental alloys for clips and crowning.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Ores of metals
Who Discovered
Jöns Jakob Berzelius
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Discovery
In 1829
Before 5000 BC
Abundance In Earth's Crust