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
Abundance In Humans
Not Available