Lanthanum
Lanthanum
is a rare earth metal and is often classified as one of the lanthanides.
Atomic Structure
Atomic Information
Property
Value
Atomic Number
57
Symbol
La
Atomic Mass
138.905 u
Electron Configuration
[Xe] 5d
1
6s
2
State at Room Temperature
Solid
Uses of Lanthanum
Used in the production of special glasses and ceramics.
Involved in the manufacture of hydrogen storage systems and catalytic converters.
