Facts About Erbium and Ruthenium
Interesting Facts
- Erbium metal is used as alloyed with Vanadium to make it softer.
- Recent studies shows that it is helpful for metabolism.
- Ruthenium element has been extracted from used nuclear fuel.
- Ruthenium metal also produces as a by-product of the Nickel mining.
Sources
Mining
By-product of Nickel Refining, Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Karl Ernst Claus
Discovery
In 1842
In 1844
Abundance In Earth's Crust