1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
- Lanthanum metal is highly malleable, ductile and sectile.
- If exposed to air Lanthanum metal oxidizes rapidly.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Carl Gustaf Mosander
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1838
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
2 * 10-7 %
Rank: 22 (Overall) ▶
5E-09
0.11
1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
~0.0000002 %
Rank: 25 (Overall) ▶
1E-08
0.1
1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
0.00 %
Rank: 32 (Overall) ▶
1.7E-07
22
1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 %
Rank: 19 (Overall) ▶
9.9E-12
8.1
1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
0.00 %
Rank: 29 (Overall) ▶
2E-23
1.1
1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
1E-13
1.4