Interesting Facts
- The only metal which burns in Nitrogen is Titanium.
- Titanium is also known as corrosion resistant metal.
- 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
History
Who Discovered
W. Gregor & J. Berzelius
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
Discovery
In 1791
In Between 1797 - 1798
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
0.00 %0.00 %
0
0.11
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Abundance In Sun
0.00 %0.00 %
0
0.1
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Abundance In Meteorites
0.05 %0.30 %
0
22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.66 %0.01 %
1E-37
8.1
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Abundance In Oceans
0.00 %0.00 %
0
1.1
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Abundance In Humans
0.57 %0.00 %
0
1.4
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