Facts About Gadolinium and Lawrencium
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.
- It is synthetically produced metal.
- Radiation hazard can be produce by it.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Bombarding Californium-252 with Boron Nuclei, Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Joint Institute for Nuclear Research
Discovery
In 1880
In 1961–1971
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