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

Some atom symbols are easy to figure out, some are not...

The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is Er?

The answer is Erbium (Er). However there is a lot of stuff about Erbium that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Erbium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Er (Erbium)

Sources

Found with other heavier rare earths in xenotime and euxerite.

Description

Soft, malleable, silvery metal.

Name Origin

Named after the Swedish town, Ytterby.

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.

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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