Facts About Lanthanum and Berkelium
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.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Bombarding Americium with Alpha Particles.
Who Discovered
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Discovery
In 1838
In 1949
Abundance In Universe
Not Available
Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %
Abundance In Meteorites
Not Available
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Not Available
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available