Facts About Gadolinium and Beryllium
Interesting Facts
- Gadolinium is not found free in nature, hence it is not a native metal.
- Gadolinium metal found in minerals like Monazite and Bastnaesite.
- Beryllium is best anti corrosion metal.
- Beryllium is the lightest metal and still it is stronger than steel.
- It also finds various applications in Nuclear reactors as a reflector.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
Discovery
In 1880
In 1797
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available