Interesting Facts
- Lanthanum metal is highly malleable, ductile and sectile.
- If exposed to air Lanthanum metal oxidizes rapidly.
- Calcium ranks 5th rank in the list of earth’s abundance Percentage.
- It is found in the compound state.
- Gypsum or calcium sulfate is used as plaster and plaster of paris.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
History
Who Discovered
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Humphry Davy
Discovery
In 1838
In 1808
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
0.00 %0.01 %
0
0.11
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Abundance In Sun
0.00 %0.01 %
0
0.1
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Abundance In Meteorites
0.00 %1.10 %
0
22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 %5.00 %
1E-37
8.1
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Abundance In Oceans
0.00 %0.00 %
0
1.1
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Abundance In Humans
0.00 %1.40 %
0
1.4
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