Facts About Francium and Lanthanum
Interesting Facts
- 223 Francium has the longest half life at 21.8.
- Francium metal is produced by alpha decay in 227Actinium 227.
- Lanthanum metal is highly malleable, ductile and sectile.
- If exposed to air Lanthanum metal oxidizes rapidly.
Sources
Formed by Decay Process, Mining
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Marguerite Perey
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Discovery
In 1939
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