Facts About Silver and Lanthanum
Interesting Facts
- It is the most reflective element.
- Silver is the second most ductile metal after Gold.
- It is also used in Dentistry as a dental alloys for clips and crowning.
- Lanthanum metal is highly malleable, ductile and sectile.
- If exposed to air Lanthanum metal oxidizes rapidly.
Sources
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Ores of metals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Unknown
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Discovery
Before 5000 BC
In 1838
Abundance In Earth's Crust