Facts About Erbium and Technetium
Interesting Facts
- Erbium metal is used as alloyed with Vanadium to make it softer.
- Recent studies shows that it is helpful for metabolism.
- Original name of Technetium was Masurium.
- At the time of its discovery it found in sample of Molybdenum.
Sources
Mining
Made by Bombarding Molybdenum with Deuterons
Who Discovered
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Emilio Segrè and Carlo Perriero
Discovery
In 1842
In 1937
Abundance In Meteorites
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Abundance In Earth's Crust