Facts About Curium and Lanthanum
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
Who Discovered
Glenn T. Seaborg, Ralph A. James, Albert Ghiorso
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Discovery
In 1944
In 1838
Abundance In Universe
Not Available
Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %
Abundance In Meteorites
Not Available
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Not Available
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available