Facts About Lanthanum and Osmium
Interesting Facts
- Lanthanum metal is highly malleable, ductile and sectile.
- If exposed to air Lanthanum metal oxidizes rapidly.
- Osmium metal does not oxidize in air unless it is heated.
- But if it heated den it forms Osmium Tetroxide, which is highly toxic.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Smithson Tennant
Discovery
In 1838
In 1803
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available