Facts About Lanthanum and Strontium
Facts
Interesting Facts
- Lanthanum metal is highly malleable, ductile and sectile.
- If exposed to air Lanthanum metal oxidizes rapidly.
- Strontium element is softer than Calcium.
- Silvery Strontium turns yellow, if exposed to air.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
History
Who Discovered
Carl Gustaf Mosander
William Cruickshank
Discovery
In 1838
In 1787
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
2 * 10-7 %
22
4 * 10-6 %
14
Abundance In Sun
~0.0000002 %
25
~0.000005 %
15
Abundance In Meteorites
0.00 %
32
0.00 %
15
Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 %
19
0.04 %
10
Abundance In Oceans
0.00 %
29
0.00 %
4
Abundance In Humans
Not Available
0.00 %
7
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