Facts About Gadolinium and Erbium
Interesting Facts
- Gadolinium is not found free in nature, hence it is not a native metal.
- Gadolinium metal found in minerals like Monazite and Bastnaesite.
- Erbium metal is used as alloyed with Vanadium to make it softer.
- Recent studies shows that it is helpful for metabolism.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Mining
Who Discovered
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Discovery
In 1880
In 1842
Abundance In Earth's Crust