Lanthanum

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Lanthanum

Lanthanum was an element on the periodic table with the symbol La and atomic number 57.

The Tenth Doctor described it as a silvery-white metallic element that was malleable, ductile, and oxidised when exposed to air, and could be used as a catalyst. (PROSE: The Bog Warrior [+]Loading...["The Bog Warrior (short story)"])