1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
- Lanthanum metal is highly malleable, ductile and sectile.
- If exposed to air Lanthanum metal oxidizes rapidly.
- Erbium metal is used as alloyed with Vanadium to make it softer.
- Recent studies shows that it is helpful for metabolism.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Mining
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Carl Gustaf Mosander
1.3.2 Discovery
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
2 * 10-7 %2 * 10-7 %
5E-09
0.11
1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
~0.0000002 %~0.0000001 %
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