Atomic Number of Erbium (+ facts: Uses, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has an atomic number, even Erbium. But what is an "Atomic Number"?

The atomic number of a chemical element is the number of protons found in the nucleus of the atom of that element.

Ok so I'll take you through some interesting facts and data about Erbium (That most people don't know).

Erbium Overview

Atomic Number

68

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Symbol

Er (Erbium)

Description

Soft, malleable, silvery metal.

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.

Discovery

Discovered By: Carl Mosander

Year: 1843

Location: Sweden

Name Origin

Named after the Swedish town, Ytterby.

Atomic Mass

167,26

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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