Facts About Uranium and Mercury
Interesting Facts
- Major mining countries of Uranium include Russia, Australia, Namibia, Canada and Niger and total 33% Uranium are mine in Kazakhstan.
- At room temperature mercury is found in a liquid state.
- A coin of pound or rupees floats in mercury.
- Because of its low melting point and boiling point it is used in thermometers.
Sources
Earth's crust, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
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Ancient Chinese and Indians
Discovery
In 1789
Before 2000 BCE
Abundance In Earth's Crust