GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Naturally Occurring Elements Statistics
A summary of naturally occurring elements statistics that includes average values, variability, and distribution characteristics.
In this post, we explore a fascinating compilation of statistics surrounding the world of naturally occurring elements. From the abundance of hydrogen in the Universe to the rarity of elements like astatine, each statistic sheds light on the intricate and diverse properties of these fundamental building blocks of matter. Join us in unraveling the secrets and significance of these elemental wonders.
Statistic 1
"As of 2021, there are 118 confirmed elements, out of which 94 are naturally occurring."
Statistic 2
"Hydrogen makes up about 75% of the Universe's elemental mass."
Statistic 3
"Francium is one of the rarest naturally occurring elements on Earth with less than 30 grams present at any given time."
Statistic 4
"Carbon, a naturally occurring element, forms over 10 million different compounds, the most of any element."
Statistic 5
"Around 98.4% of naturally occurring Magnesium ions are Mg-24."
Statistic 6
"Nitrogen constitutes 78% of the Earth’s atmosphere, making it the most abundant naturally occurring element in the atmospheric air."
Statistic 7
"Only 21 elements are known to be essential to life."
Statistic 8
"Gold, a naturally occurring element, is estimated to make up 0.005 parts per million of the Earth's crust."
Statistic 9
"The rarest naturally occurring element on Earth, Astatine, is thought to exist in nature in total quantities of less than one gram."
Statistic 10
"Silicon, another naturally occurring element, makes up 27.7% of the Earth's crust by mass and is the second most abundant element on earth."
Statistic 11
"Iron is the fourth most abundant element, by mass, in the Earth's crust."
Statistic 12
"Aluminum is the most abundant metal and makes up 8.1% of the Earth's crust."
Statistic 13
"Naturally occurring Europium is composed of two isotopes, 151Eu and 153Eu, with 153Eu being the most abundant."
Statistic 14
"Calcium, fifth most abundant element on earth, makes up about 3.64% of the Earth's crust."
Statistic 15
"Sodium makes up about 2.6% of the Earth's crust, ranking it the seventh most abundant element on Earth."
Statistic 16
"Potassium, a critical nutrient for plants, makes up about 2.1% of the Earth's crust, making it the 8th most abundant element."
Statistic 17
"Chlorine is the 21st most common element in the Earth's crust."
Statistic 18
"Zinc is the 24th most abundant element in the Earth's crust."
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