Facts About Lanthanum and Lead
Interesting Facts
- Lanthanum metal is highly malleable, ductile and sectile.
- If exposed to air Lanthanum metal oxidizes rapidly.
- Galena mineral contains almost 87% of Lead metal in it, Galena is sulfide mineral.
- The best available source of Lead metal today is by recycling automobile batteries.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Unknown
Discovery
In 1838
In Middle Easterns (7000 BCE)
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available