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Lanthanum
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1 Facts

1.1 Interesting Facts

  • Lanthanum metal is highly malleable, ductile and sectile.
  • If exposed to air Lanthanum metal oxidizes rapidly.

1.2 Sources

Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals

1.3 History

1.3.1 Who Discovered

Carl Gustaf Mosander

1.3.2 Discovery

In 1838

1.4 Abundance

1.4.1 Abundance In Universe

2 * 10-7 %
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Thallium
5E-09 0.11

1.4.2 Abundance In Sun

~0.0000002 %
Rank: 25 (Overall)
Beryllium
1E-08 0.1

1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites

0.00 %
Rank: 32 (Overall)
Gold
1.7E-07 22

1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust

0.00 %
Rank: 19 (Overall)
Radium
9.9E-12 8.1

1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans

0.00 %
Rank: 29 (Overall)
Protactinium
2E-23 1.1

1.4.6 Abundance In Humans

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Radium
1E-13 1.4