Facts About Gold and Erbium
Interesting Facts
- It is found in copper ores and from the crust of the earth.
- It is the most malleable and ductile metal.
- Gold alloys are used in Dentistry as fillings, crowning, clips, etc. It is also used as an artificial limb joints.
- Erbium metal is used as alloyed with Vanadium to make it softer.
- Recent studies shows that it is helpful for metabolism.
Sources
Earth's crust, Mining, Ores of metals
Mining
Who Discovered
Unknown
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Discovery
Before 6000 BCE
In 1842
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available