Facts About Lanthanum and Thallium
Facts
Interesting Facts
- Lanthanum metal is highly malleable, ductile and sectile.
- If exposed to air Lanthanum metal oxidizes rapidly.
- Compounds of Thallium metal are highly Toxic.
- Thallium metal is being suspected as a human carcinogen.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found As a By-product, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
History
Who Discovered
Carl Gustaf Mosander
William Crookes
Discovery
In 1838
In 1861
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
2 * 10-7 %
22
5 * 10-9 %
32
Abundance In Sun
~0.0000002 %
25
~0.0000001 %
26
Abundance In Meteorites
0.00 %
32
0.00 %
99+
Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 %
19
0.00 %
99+
Abundance In Oceans
0.00 %
29
0.00 %
34
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