1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
- The only metal which burns in Nitrogen is Titanium.
- Titanium is also known as corrosion resistant metal.
- Chromium is highly reactive, hence it is not found free in nature.
- Ores of Chromites mineral are the major source of Chromium metal.
- Almost 90% leather tanning is done with the help of chromium.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
W. Gregor & J. Berzelius
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1791
In Between 1797 - 1798
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
3 * 10-4 %1.5 * 10-3 %
5E-09
0.11
1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
~0.0004 %~0.002 %
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