Metals fact sheet - lanthanum
Journal Article
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· Elements
OSTI ID:146821
Mosander was the first to extract the elusive rare earth, lanthanum, from unrefined cerium nitrate in 1839. The name was derived from the Greek word lanthanein, meaning {open_quotes}to escape notice.{close_quotes} Lanthanum is the lightest rare earth and a very malleable metal-soft enough to be cut with a knife. Used primarily as an additive in steels and non-ferrous metals, lanthanum is the lightest rare earth element and one of four rare earths from which mischmetal is made. Additional applications include advanced batteries, optical fibers, and phosphors.
- OSTI ID:
- 146821
- Journal Information:
- Elements, Journal Name: Elements Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 4; ISSN 1074-8709; ISSN ELMEET
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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