Facts About Erbium and Cobalt
Interesting Facts
- Erbium metal is used as alloyed with Vanadium to make it softer.
- Recent studies shows that it is helpful for metabolism.
- The main source of Cobalt is as a by-product of copper and nickel metal mining.
- Cobalt metal can be obtained from other elements like Oxygen, Sulfur and Arsenic.
- It s also used in electroplating process as it exhibits anti cession properties.
Sources
Mining
Found in Compounds, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Georg Brandt
Discovery
In 1842
In 1732
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available