Atomic Mass of Erbium (& Secrets: Sources, Uses and more...) 2022

Each atom has its own properties, including Erbium. One of the most important properties an atom can have is the atomic mass.

So how much does Erbium weight... or how much mass does it have?

The answer is 167,26. However there is a lot of secret stuff about Erbium that most people don't know

Let's check it?

Erbium Overview

Erbium Atomic Mass

167,26

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Description

Soft, malleable, silvery metal.

Atomic Symbol

Er (Erbium)

Atomic Number

68

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Discovery

Discovered By: Carl Mosander

Year: 1843

Location: Sweden

State at 20 °C

Solid

Uses

Erbium oxide is used in ceramics to obtain a pink glaze. Also a few uses in the nuclear industry and as an alloying agent for other exotic metals. For example, it increases the malleability of vanadium.

Sources

Found with other heavier rare earths in xenotime and euxerite.

Name Origin

Named after the Swedish town, Ytterby.

Want to learn more details and data about Erbium? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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