Facts About Lanthanum and Sodium
Interesting Facts
- Lanthanum metal is highly malleable, ductile and sectile.
- If exposed to air Lanthanum metal oxidizes rapidly.
- At room temperature Sodium metal is very soft as it can be chopped down into pieces with butter knife.
- The most common compound of Sodium is NaCl (Salt).
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
By Electrolysis Process, Mining
Who Discovered
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Humphry Davy
Discovery
In 1838
In 1807
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available