Facts About Tin and Chromium
Interesting Facts
- In the list of most abundant element Tin is ranked 49th.
- Tin metal does not react with water as well as does not corrode in it.
- Chromium is highly reactive, hence it is not found free in nature.
- Ores of Chromites mineral are the major source of Chromium metal.
- Almost 90% leather tanning is done with the help of chromium.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Unknown
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
Discovery
Before 3500 BC
In Between 1797 - 1798
Abundance In Earth's Crust