Facts About Barium and Erbium
Interesting Facts
- Barium oxidizes very easily in the air.
- All toxic compounds of Barium can easily dissolve in water.
- Barium carbonate is used to produce a Rat poison and its other compound Barium nitrate is used in fireworks to produce green color.
- Erbium metal is used as alloyed with Vanadium to make it softer.
- Recent studies shows that it is helpful for metabolism.
Sources
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Mining
Who Discovered
Carl Wilhelm Scheele
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Discovery
In 1772
In 1842
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available