Facts About Thorium and Uranium
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.
- Major mining countries of Uranium include Russia, Australia, Namibia, Canada and Niger and total 33% Uranium are mine in Kazakhstan.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Earth's crust, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Jöns Jakob Berzelius
Not Available
Discovery
In 1829
In 1789
Abundance In Earth's Crust