1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
- The only metal which burns in Nitrogen is Titanium.
- Titanium is also known as corrosion resistant metal.
- Naturally occurring minor elements include Cadmium.
- Cadmium is released into atmosphere to control volcanic eruption and forest fires.
- It is used for electroplating of Steel for corrosion resistance.
- It can absorb neutrons and used in nuclear reactor to control atomic fission.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
W. Gregor & J. Berzelius
Karl Samuel Leberecht Hermann and Friedrich Stromeyer
1.3.2 Discovery
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
3 * 10-4 %2 * 10-7 %
5E-09
0.11
2.2.4 Abundance In Sun
~0.0004 %~0.0000006 %
1E-08
0.1
2.2.5 Abundance In Meteorites
2.2.7 Abundance In Earth's Crust
2.2.8 Abundance In Oceans
3.1.1 Abundance In Humans