Facts About Ytterbium and Erbium
Interesting Facts
- Ytterbium metal oxidizes rapidly if exposed to air.
- Ytterbium metal can dissolve quickly in Mineral acid.
- 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
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Discovery
In 1878
In 1842
Abundance In Earth's Crust