Discovered : by J.J. Brezelius in 1829

Isolated in Stockholm, Sweden

Origin : The element is named after 'Thor', the Scandinavian god of thunder.

Description :

A weakly radioactive, silvery metal. It is used to produce gas mantles, which on heating with a flame, quickly produce an incandescent glow.

Image :

Mjolnir - Thor's hammer and creator of thunder and lightning .