Atomic Symbol La (+ Cool facts: Color, Uses and more...) 2022

Every Atom has a symbol to represent them. Some are easy to figure out... But what is the atom whose symbol is La?

The answer is Lanthanum (La). But there's a lot of secret / fun facts about Lanthanum that people don't know. Let me walk you through this atom...

Lanthanum Overview

Atomic Symbol

La (Lanthanum)

State at 20 °C

Solid

Uses

It is used in the electodes of high-intensity, carbon-arc lights. Also used in the production of high-grade europium metal. Because it gives glass refractive properties, it is used in expensive camera lenses.

Sources

Found with rare earths in monazite and bastnasite. Monazite sand typicall contains 25% lanthanum.

Description

Soft, silvery-white, malleable, ductile metal.

Name Origin

Greek: lanthanein (to be hidden).

Atomic Number

57

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Atomic Mass

138,9055

Discovery

Discovered By: Carl Mosander

Year: 1839

Location: Sweden

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Want to learn more details? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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