Facts About Thorium and Titanium
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.
- The only metal which burns in Nitrogen is Titanium.
- Titanium is also known as corrosion resistant metal.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Jöns Jakob Berzelius
W. Gregor & J. Berzelius
Discovery
In 1829
In 1791
Abundance In Earth's Crust