ARSENIC

HISTORY OF ARSENIC

• It was originally mined by the Ancient Egyptians, Chinese and Greeks.
• Although it was mined by these ancient people it wasn't actually identified until 1250.
• The man credited for identifying the element mined as Arsentic was Albertus Magnus, a German alchemist.
• Arsenic was known as "the king of poison."
• Was used in Roman politics to get rid of "unwanted interferences."

HISTORY OF ARSENIC CONT.

• The name Arsenic comes from the Latin word "arsenicum", the Greek word "arsenicon."
• It is believed that Napoleon was killed by Arsenic.

PROPERTIES OF ARSENIC

• It is in a solid state while kept in room temperature.
• Its melting point is 1503 degrees F.
• In the periodic table it is classified as a semi-conductor.
• Its atomic weight is 74.92160.
• Arsenics density is 5.776 grams per cubic inch.

USES OF ARSENIC

• It is commonly used as a bug poison because of its chemical properties.
• It is also used for bronzing and hardening shot.
• It is used for preserving anything made of wood.
• It is used in the manufacturing of bullets.
• It is used to also preserve taxidermy.

WHERE AND HOW IT CAN BE FOUND

• Can be found in parts of Asia, Europe, South America and Central America.
• It is a solid mineral.
• In its purest form it can sell for $320 per every 100 grams.
• It is stable in dry air.
• Will not melt unless under pressure at 814 degrees Celsius

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