Facts About Potassium and Lanthanum
Interesting Facts
- In the list of most abundant element Potassium is ranked 7th.
- Potassium can easily be sliced (chopped) down using knife.
- 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
Humphry Davy
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Discovery
In 1807
In 1838
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available