Facts About Platinum and Erbium
Interesting Facts
- Platinum is the rarest metal from the Precious metal categories..
- Commercially Platinum is produced as a byproduct in ores of nickel.
- Erbium metal is used as alloyed with Vanadium to make it softer.
- Recent studies shows that it is helpful for metabolism.
Sources
Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Mining
Who Discovered
Antonio de Ulloa
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Discovery
In 1735
In 1842
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available