Facts About Erbium and Neodymium
Interesting Facts
- Erbium metal is used as alloyed with Vanadium to make it softer.
- Recent studies shows that it is helpful for metabolism.
- Neodymium is not found free in nature, hence it is not a native metal.
- Neodymium metal found in minerals like Monazite and Bastnaesite.
Sources
Mining
Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Carl Auer von Welsbach
Discovery
In 1842
In 1885
Abundance In Earth's Crust