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Facts About Tungsten and Lanthanum


Facts About Lanthanum and Tungsten


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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