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1.1 Interesting Facts
Erbium metal is used as alloyed with Vanadium to make it softer.
Recent studies shows that it is helpful for metabolism.
In the list of most abundant element Potassium is ranked 7th.
Potassium can easily be sliced (chopped) down using knife.
1.2 Sources
Mining
Found in Minerals, Mining
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Humphry Davy
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1842
In 1807
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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2 * 10
-7
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Rank:
22
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3 * 10
-4
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Rank:
9
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~0.0000001 %
Rank:
26
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~0.0004 %
Rank:
9
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0.004
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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0.00 %
Rank:
36
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0.07 %
Rank:
9
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0.91
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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0.00 %
Rank:
32
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1.50 %
Rank:
6
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.00 %
Rank:
36
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0.04 %
Rank:
3
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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Not Available
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0.20 %
Rank:
2
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0.14
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