Facts About Tin and Thorium
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.
- 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.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Unknown
Jöns Jakob Berzelius
Discovery
Before 3500 BC
In 1829
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available