Facts About Neodymium and Lanthanum
Interesting Facts
- Neodymium is not found free in nature, hence it is not a native metal.
- Neodymium metal found in minerals like Monazite and Bastnaesite.
- 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
Carl Auer von Welsbach
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Discovery
In 1885
In 1838
Abundance In Earth's Crust