Facts About Titanium and Thorium
Interesting Facts
- The only metal which burns in Nitrogen is Titanium.
- Titanium is also known as corrosion resistant metal.
- 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
W. Gregor & J. Berzelius
Jöns Jakob Berzelius
Discovery
In 1791
In 1829
Abundance In Earth's Crust