| Origin of Name |
From the Greek word "arsenikos"
and the Latin word "arsenicum," meaning yellow orpiment |
| Date and Place of Discovery |
It's been used since ancient times, but the first recorded use was in 1250 when Albert
the Great, an alchemist, heated a compound containing arsenic. |
| Discovered by |
Albert the Great aka Albertus Magnus |
| Common Compounds |
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| Interesting facts |
- It and all its compounds are poisonous.
- It can contaminate ground water which is what occurred in Bangladesh (see
articles).
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| Common Uses |
- Poisons, such as insecticides
- Electrical conduits
- Semiconductors
- Bronzing
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