Facts About Erbium and Thorium
Interesting Facts
- Erbium metal is used as alloyed with Vanadium to make it softer.
- Recent studies shows that it is helpful for metabolism.
- Thorium metal is used as an alternate option over Uranium for nuclear fuel.
- Thorium metals appearance (silvery white, soft) is somewhat similar to Lead metal.
Sources
Mining
Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Jöns Jakob Berzelius
Discovery
In 1842
In 1829
Abundance In Earth's Crust