Pyrophoric lanthanum filings self-igniting into a shower of white-hot sparks mid-air

Pyrophoric lanthanum filings self-igniting into a shower of white-hot sparks mid-air

A short silent video about Lanthanum (La), element 57, lanthanide. Lanthanum is the first element in the lanthanide series. It is used in camera lenses, catalysts, and hybrid car batteries.

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  • Pyrophoric lanthanum filings self-igniting into a shower of white-hot sparks mid-air (this video)

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