Facts About Vanadium and Erbium
Interesting Facts
- Vanadium is a highly reactive metal, hence it is not found free in nature.
- Vanadium can be found in almost 65 different types of minerals.
- Erbium metal is used as alloyed with Vanadium to make it softer.
- Recent studies shows that it is helpful for metabolism.
Sources
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Mining
Who Discovered
Andrés Manuel del Río
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Discovery
In 1801
In 1842
Abundance In Earth's Crust