Facts About Vanadium and Gadolinium
Interesting Facts
- Vanadium is a highly reactive metal, hence it is not found free in nature.
- Vanadium can be found in almost 65 different types of minerals.
- Gadolinium is not found free in nature, hence it is not a native metal.
- Gadolinium metal found in minerals like Monazite and Bastnaesite.
Sources
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Andrés Manuel del Río
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Discovery
In 1801
In 1880
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available