Facts About Iridium and Erbium
Facts
Interesting Facts
- Iridium element occurs as natural alloys of Platinum and Osmium.
- Iridium element is known as the most corrosion resistance metal .
- 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, Ores of Minerals
Mining
History
Who Discovered
Smithson Tennant
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Discovery
In 1803
In 1842
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
2 * 10-7 %
22
2 * 10-7 %
22
Abundance In Sun
~0.0000002 %
25
~0.0000001 %
26
Abundance In Meteorites
0.00 %
29
0.00 %
36
Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 %
99+
0.00 %
32
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available
0.00 %
36
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