Interesting Facts
- Lanthanum metal is highly malleable, ductile and sectile.
- If exposed to air Lanthanum metal oxidizes rapidly.
- Thulium metal can resist corrosion due to dry air .
- Only Tm-169 isotope of Thulium metal occur naturally.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
History
Who Discovered
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Per Teodor Cleve
Discovery
In 1838
In 1879
Abundance
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0.11
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Abundance In Sun
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0.1
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22
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1E-37
8.1
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1.1
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Abundance In Humans
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1.4
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