Facts About Gadolinium and Sodium
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.
- At room temperature Sodium metal is very soft as it can be chopped down into pieces with butter knife.
- The most common compound of Sodium is NaCl (Salt).
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
By Electrolysis Process, Mining
Who Discovered
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Humphry Davy
Discovery
In 1880
In 1807
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available