Discovery
Discovered by Eugène-Anatole Demarçay in 1901.
Common Uses
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Used in phosphorescent coatings for TV screens and LED lights
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Applied in anti-counterfeiting measures in Euro banknotes
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Enhances brightness in fluorescent lamps
Interesting Facts
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Europium is the most reactive of all lanthanides.
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It is named after the continent of Europe.
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