Atomic Symbol 68 (& Cool facts: Uses, Sources, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has a symbol and some are easy to figure out. Especially if you already know its name.

But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 68?

The answer is Erbium (Er). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Erbium that people don't know. Let me show you:

Erbium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Er (Erbium)

Description

Soft, malleable, silvery metal.

Sources

Found with other heavier rare earths in xenotime and euxerite.

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.

Name Origin

Named after the Swedish town, Ytterby.

Discovery

Discovered By: Carl Mosander

Year: 1843

Location: Sweden

Atomic Number

68

Learn more about the atomic number.

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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