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Discovery of thallium

Discovery of thallium
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Thallium is a chemical element; it has symbol Tl and atomic number 81. It is a silvery-white post-transition metal that is not found free in nature. When isolated, thallium resembles tin, but discolors when exposed to air.

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  1. Discovery of caesium1860
  2. Discovery of rubidium1861
  3. Discovery of thallium (this page)1861
  4. Discovery of indium1863
  5. Discovery of heliumAugust 18, 1868
  6. Discovery of gallium1875

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