Erbium
Erbium is a chemical element in the lanthanide series.
Information on Erbium
Atomic Mass : 167.259
Atomic Radius : 175 pm
Density : 8.795 grams per cubic meter
Appearance : silver whitish color
Malleability :
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What is erbium used for?
Lots of people use erbium for things like laser skin resurfacing.
Erbium 68!!
The atomic number, electrons, and protons are all 68 which is one thing that makes this element a rare element on earth.
Three things in erbium
The three things in Erbium is Yttria,Erbia, and Terbia.
Physical properties about erbium
Melting point : 2,784 F
Boiling point : 5,192 F
At a low temperature it's still a solid.
Fun Fact!
Unlike some other rare earth metals, erbium metal is fairly stable in air and does not oxidize as rapidly as some of the other rare-earth metals.
Uses of Erbium
When added to vanadium, erbium lowers the hardness and improves pliability of the metal. Erbium oxide adds a pink hue to glasses and porcelain enamel glazes.