Facts About Thulium and Erbium
Interesting Facts
- Thulium metal can resist corrosion due to dry air .
- Only Tm-169 isotope of Thulium metal occur naturally.
- 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
Who Discovered
Per Teodor Cleve
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Discovery
In 1879
In 1842
Abundance In Earth's Crust