Facts About Lanthanum and Lutetium
Interesting Facts
- Lanthanum metal is highly malleable, ductile and sectile.
- If exposed to air Lanthanum metal oxidizes rapidly.
- Metal dust of Lutetium element is highly explosive.
- Lutetium metal is corrosion resistance and acts stable in air.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Georges Urbain and Carl Auer von Welsbach
Discovery
In 1838
In 1906
Abundance In Earth's Crust