Atomic Number 68 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 68 as atomic number?

The answer is Erbium and there is so much cool stuff about Erbium that people don't know that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Erbium Overview

Atomic Number

68

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Description

Soft, malleable, silvery metal.

Atomic Symbol

Er (Erbium)

Discovery

Discovered By: Carl Mosander

Year: 1843

Location: Sweden

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Found with other heavier rare earths in xenotime and euxerite.

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.

Atomic Mass

167,26

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Name Origin

Named after the Swedish town, Ytterby.

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

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