Facts About Zirconium and Sodium
Interesting Facts
- Zirconium metal can resist to weak acids.
- Zirconium metal reacts with oxygen and nitrogen in the atmosphere.
- At room temperature Sodium metal is very soft as it can be chopped down into pieces with butter knife.
- The most common compound of Sodium is NaCl (Salt).
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
By Electrolysis Process, Mining
Who Discovered
Martin Heinrich Klaproth
Humphry Davy
Discovery
In 1789
In 1807
Abundance In Earth's Crust