Facts About Lanthanum and Rubidium
Interesting Facts
- Lanthanum metal is highly malleable, ductile and sectile.
- If exposed to air Lanthanum metal oxidizes rapidly.
- Rubidium metal is 16th most common element found in the earth crust.
- Rubidium metal also found in minerals as well as seawater.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Obtained from Lithium Production.
Who Discovered
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Robert Bunsen and Gustav Kirchhoff
Discovery
In 1838
In 1861
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available