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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.
X-ray Diffraction- different compounds of Berkelium metals are identified using it.
Commercial uses of Berkelium metal are not yet discovered.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Bombarding Americium with Alpha Particles.
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1838
In 1949
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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2 * 10
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22
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Not Available
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~0.0000002 %
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25
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~-9999 %
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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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Not Available
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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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Not Available
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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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Not Available
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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Not Available
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Not Available
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0.14
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