Terbium
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| Terbium | |
|---|---|
| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | Tb |
| Atomic number | 65 |
| Classification | Metallic |
| Atomic mass | 158.92535 amu |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | 1843 |
| Name of discoverer | Carl Gustaf Mosander |
| Name origin | Named for Ytterby, Sweden |
| Uses | Used in alloys, fuel cell stablizer and in lasers. |
| Obtained from | Found chiefly in monazite ore. |
