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Facts About Tungsten and Strontium


Facts About Strontium and Tungsten


Facts

Interesting Facts
  • Tungsten element has the second highest melting point.
  • Pure tungsten can easily cut down with the help of hacksaw.
  
  • Strontium element is softer than Calcium.
  • Silvery Strontium turns yellow, if exposed to air.
  

Sources
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals   
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals   

History
  
  

Who Discovered
Not Available   
William Cruickshank   

Discovery
In 1781   
In 1787   

Abundance
  
  

Abundance In Universe
5 * 10-8 %   
27
4 * 10-6 %   
14

Abundance In Sun
~0.0000004 %   
23
~0.000005 %   
15

Abundance In Meteorites
0.00 %   
39
0.00 %   
15

Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 %   
39
0.04 %   
10

Abundance In Oceans
0.00 %   
18
0.00 %   
4

Abundance In Humans
Not Available   
0.00 %   
7

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