Group Number of Erbium (& Uses, Sources ... 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has a group name assigned, even Erbium. But how do we know what is the group name for an atom of Er?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol (or name), let's say Er, we can open any periodic table and search for Erbium. If the periodic table is complete just scroll up and read the number on the top (from 1 to 18).

In the case of Erbium the group number is lanthanides. However there is a lot of funny facts about Erbium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Erbium Overview

Erbium Group Number

lanthanides

Atomic Number

68

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

167,26

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

Er

Name Origin

Named after the Swedish town, Ytterby.

Description

Soft, malleable, silvery metal.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Carl Mosander
Year: 1843
Location: Sweden

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.

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

Video

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• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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