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Lanthanum (La)

Atomic number 57 · Lanthanide

Atomic number57
Atomic mass138.90547 u
Molar mass138.90547 g/mol
CategoryLanthanide
Group / period / block3 / 6 / d
Electron configuration[Xe] 5d 6s2
Electrons per shell2, 8, 18, 18, 9, 2
Electronegativity (Pauling)1.1
Atomic radius195.0 pm
Density6.15 g/cm³
First ionisation energy5.5769 eV
Melting point1193.15 K (920.00 °C)
Boiling point3737.15 K (3464.00 °C)
Common oxidation states+3
Abundance in Earth's crust39 ppm

Uses

Camera lenses, hybrid-car batteries

Discovery

1839, Carl Mosander

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