Facts About Titanium and Cadmium
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.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
W. Gregor & J. Berzelius
Karl Samuel Leberecht Hermann and Friedrich Stromeyer
Discovery
In 1791
In 1817
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available