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1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
Lanthanum metal is highly malleable, ductile and sectile.
If exposed to air Lanthanum metal oxidizes rapidly.
At room temperature mercury is found in a liquid state.
A coin of pound or rupees floats in mercury.
Because of its low melting point and boiling point it is used in thermometers.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Mining, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Ancient Chinese and Indians
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1838
Before 2000 BCE
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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2 * 10
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22
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Not Available
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~0.0000002 %
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25
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~-9999 %
Rank:
100
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0.004
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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0.00 %
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32
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Not Available
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0.91
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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0.00 %
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19
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0.05 %
Rank:
9
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.00 %
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29
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Not Available
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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Not Available
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Not Available
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0.14
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