Quick Facts
- Around 75% of the elements in the periodic table are metals.
- The first discovery of metal probably happens during the period of 4000BC and first metal that was used by man was copper.
- Metals has developed more than 75% of the nickel alloys that are used in the oil and gas industry.
- It takes an average of 300,000 PCC fasteners to assemble a modern aircraft.
- Bananas are a common example of a natural radiation source.