1 Facts
1.1 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.
- Luster of Indium is bright in nature.
- Reich and richer were looking for thallium in zinc metal and they discovered Indium metal.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Mining, Ores of metals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Unknown
Ferdinand Reich and Hieronymous Theodor Richter
1.3.2 Discovery
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
4 * 10-7 %3 * 10-8 %
5E-09
0.11
1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
~0.0000009 %~0.0000004 %
1E-08
0.1
1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
1.4.6 Abundance In Humans