Facts About Rubidium and Lanthanum
Interesting Facts
- Rubidium metal is 16th most common element found in the earth crust.
- Rubidium metal also found in minerals as well as seawater.
- Lanthanum metal is highly malleable, ductile and sectile.
- If exposed to air Lanthanum metal oxidizes rapidly.
Sources
Obtained from Lithium Production.
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Robert Bunsen and Gustav Kirchhoff
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Discovery
In 1861
In 1838
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available