Facts About Erbium and Gadolinium
Interesting Facts
- Erbium metal is used as alloyed with Vanadium to make it softer.
- Recent studies shows that it is helpful for metabolism.
- Gadolinium is not found free in nature, hence it is not a native metal.
- Gadolinium metal found in minerals like Monazite and Bastnaesite.
Sources
Mining
Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Discovery
In 1842
In 1880
Abundance In Earth's Crust