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Erbium
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What's The Definition Of Erbium?
[n] a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium
Synonyms | Synonyms for Erbium: atomic number 68 | Er Related Terms | Find terms related to Erbium: See Also | fergusonite | gadolinite | metal | metallic element | ytterbite Erbium In Webster's Dictionary \Er"bi*um\, n. [NL. from Ytterby, in Sweden, where
gadolinite is found. Cf. {Terbium}, {Yttrium}, {Ytterbium}.]
(Chem.)
A rare metallic element associated with several other rare
elements in the mineral gadolinite from Ytterby in Sweden.
Symbol Er. Atomic weight 165.9. Its salts are rose-colored
and give characteristic spectra. Its sesquioxide is called
erbia.
\Er"bi*um\, n. [NL. Named from Ytterby, in Sweden, where gadolinite is found. Cf. {Terbium}, {Yttrium}, {Ytterbium}.] (Chem.) A metallic element of the rare earth group, found in gadolinite and some other minerals. Symbol, Er; at. wt. 167.4. Its salts are rose-colored and give characteristic spectra. |
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