Facts About Lanthanum and Neodymium
Interesting Facts
- Lanthanum metal is highly malleable, ductile and sectile.
- If exposed to air Lanthanum metal oxidizes rapidly.
- Neodymium is not found free in nature, hence it is not a native metal.
- Neodymium metal found in minerals like Monazite and Bastnaesite.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Carl Auer von Welsbach
Discovery
In 1838
In 1885
Abundance In Earth's Crust