Lanthanum: biological information
Lanthanum has no biological role.
Levels in humans
Human abundance by weight | (no data) ppb by weight |
Human abundance by atoms | (no data) atoms relative to C = 1000000 |
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Hazards and Risks
Hazards and risks associated with lanthanum: lanthanum compounds are encountered rarely by most people. All lanthanum compounds should be regarded as highly toxic although initial evidence would appear to suggest the danger is limited. Lanthanum salts may damage the liver. The metal dust presents a fire and explosion hazard.
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