Facts About Tungsten and Lanthanum
Facts
Interesting Facts
- Tungsten element has the second highest melting point.
- Pure tungsten can easily cut down with the help of hacksaw.
- Lanthanum metal is highly malleable, ductile and sectile.
- If exposed to air Lanthanum metal oxidizes rapidly.
Sources
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
History
Who Discovered
Not Available
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Discovery
In 1781
In 1838
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
5 * 10-8 %
27
2 * 10-7 %
22
Abundance In Sun
~0.0000004 %
23
~0.0000002 %
25
Abundance In Meteorites
0.00 %
39
0.00 %
32
Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 %
39
0.00 %
19
Abundance In Oceans
0.00 %
18
0.00 %
29
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