Facts About Lithium and Lanthanum
Interesting Facts
- Heat capacity of Lithium is very high.
- Lithium inflammable and highly explosive metal, hence it has to be stored properly.
- Lanthanum metal is highly malleable, ductile and sectile.
- If exposed to air Lanthanum metal oxidizes rapidly.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Johan August Arfwedson
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Discovery
In 1817
In 1838
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available