Facts About Gadolinium and Mendelevium
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.
- Mendelevium metal is synthetically produced metal.
- Mendelevium metal has been produced in only trace amount.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Bombarding Einsteinium with Helium Ions
Who Discovered
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Discovery
In 1880
In 1955
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