Facts About Indium and Lanthanum
Interesting Facts
- Luster of Indium is bright in nature.
- Reich and richer were looking for thallium in zinc metal and they discovered Indium metal.
- Lanthanum metal is highly malleable, ductile and sectile.
- If exposed to air Lanthanum metal oxidizes rapidly.
Sources
Mining, Ores of metals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Ferdinand Reich and Hieronymous Theodor Richter
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Discovery
In 1863
In 1838
Abundance In Earth's Crust