1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
- Lanthanum metal is highly malleable, ductile and sectile.
- If exposed to air Lanthanum metal oxidizes rapidly.
- Copper rarely found in its pure form in nature.
- Copper Sulfate is mostly used in agricultural poison and as an algicide in water purification system.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Unknown
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1838
In Middle East (9000 BCE)
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
2 * 10-7 %6 * 10-6 %
5E-09
0.11
1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
~0.0000002 %~0.00007 %
1E-08
0.1
1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
1.4.6 Abundance In Humans