Interesting Facts
- Iridium element occurs as natural alloys of Platinum and Osmium.
- Iridium element is known as the most corrosion resistance metal .
- Lanthanum metal is highly malleable, ductile and sectile.
- If exposed to air Lanthanum metal oxidizes rapidly.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
History
Who Discovered
Smithson Tennant
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Discovery
In 1803
In 1838
Abundance
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0.11
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0.1
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22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
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1E-37
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1.1
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1.4
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