Interesting Facts
- Curium metal does not occur free in nature.
- Curium metal is a synthetically produced metal.
- Lanthanum metal is highly malleable, ductile and sectile.
- If exposed to air Lanthanum metal oxidizes rapidly.
Sources
Bombarding Plutonium with Helium Ions
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
History
Who Discovered
Glenn T. Seaborg, Ralph A. James, Albert Ghiorso
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Discovery
In 1944
In 1838
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
0.00 %0.00 %
0
0.11
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Abundance In Sun
0.00 %0.00 %
0
0.1
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Abundance In Meteorites
0.00 %0.00 %
0
22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 %0.00 %
1E-37
8.1
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Abundance In Oceans
-0.00 %
0
1.1
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Abundance In Humans
0.00 %0.00 %
0
1.4
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