1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
- Vanadium is a highly reactive metal, hence it is not found free in nature.
- Vanadium can be found in almost 65 different types of minerals.
- Tungsten element has the second highest melting point.
- Pure tungsten can easily cut down with the help of hacksaw.
1.2 Sources
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Andrés Manuel del Río
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1.3.2 Discovery
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
1 * 10-4 %5 * 10-8 %
5E-09
0.11
1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
~0.00004 %~0.0000004 %
1E-08
0.1
1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
1.4.6 Abundance In Humans