钄 (lán) - Lanthanum — a metallic chemical element with symbol & a soft, malleable, silvery-white rare earth metal.

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Lanthanum — a metallic chemical element with symbol La and atomic number 57;

a soft, malleable, silvery-white rare earth metal.

Lanthanum — a metallic chemical element with symbola soft, malleable, silvery-white rare earth metal.

Usage highlights

Lanthanum elementLanthanum oxideLanthanum alloyLanthanum compoundLanthanum catalystPure lanthanum

Synonyms

  • 镧— Standard simplified Chinese character for lanthanum

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Lanthanum is used in camera lenses (钄镜头).
  • This alloy contains lanthanum (含钄合金).
  • Lanthanum compounds are used in catalysts (钄化合物).
  • The mineral contains lanthanum (含钄矿物).

Collocations

  • Lanthanum element(钄元素)
  • Lanthanum oxide(氧化钄)
  • Lanthanum alloy(钄合金)
  • Lanthanum compound(钄化合物)
  • Lanthanum catalyst(钄催化剂)
  • Pure lanthanum(纯钄)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Lanthanum was discovered in 1839 by Swedish chemist Carl Gustaf Mosander.
  • The name comes from Greek 'lanthanein' meaning 'to lie hidden' as it was hidden in cerium ore.
  • Lanthanum is the first element in the lanthanide series on the periodic table.

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