Facts About Lanthanum and Potassium
Facts
Interesting Facts
- Lanthanum metal is highly malleable, ductile and sectile.
- If exposed to air Lanthanum metal oxidizes rapidly.
- In the list of most abundant element Potassium is ranked 7th.
- Potassium can easily be sliced (chopped) down using knife.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining
History
Who Discovered
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Humphry Davy
Discovery
In 1838
In 1807
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
2 * 10-7 %
22
3 * 10-4 %
9
Abundance In Sun
~0.0000002 %
25
~0.0004 %
9
Abundance In Meteorites
0.00 %
32
0.07 %
9
Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 %
19
1.50 %
6
Abundance In Oceans
0.00 %
29
0.04 %
3
Abundance In Humans
Not Available
0.20 %
2
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