Facts About Neodymium and Lutetium
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.
- Metal dust of Lutetium element is highly explosive.
- Lutetium metal is corrosion resistance and acts stable in air.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Carl Auer von Welsbach
Georges Urbain and Carl Auer von Welsbach
Discovery
In 1885
In 1906
Abundance In Earth's Crust