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1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
Lanthanum metal is highly malleable, ductile and sectile.
If exposed to air Lanthanum metal oxidizes rapidly.
Barium oxidizes very easily in the air.
All toxic compounds of Barium can easily dissolve in water.
Barium carbonate is used to produce a Rat poison and its other compound Barium nitrate is used in fireworks to produce green color.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Carl Wilhelm Scheele
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1838
In 1772
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
Facts About Iron
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2 * 10
-7
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Rank:
22
(Overall)
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1 * 10
-6
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Rank:
16
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~0.0000002 %
Rank:
25
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~0.000001 %
Rank:
18
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0.004
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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0.00 %
Rank:
32
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0.00 %
Rank:
20
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0.91
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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0.00 %
Rank:
19
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0.03 %
Rank:
11
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.00 %
Rank:
29
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0.00 %
Rank:
8
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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Not Available
Rank:
N/A
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0.00 %
Rank:
12
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Facts About Radium
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0.14
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