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Terbium

Lanthanide
Atomic Mass
158.93 u
Density
8.23 g/cm³
Melting Point
1,356 °C
Boiling Point
3,230 °C
State
Solid
Discovery
1843

Discovery

Discovered by Carl Gustaf Mosander in 1843.

Common Uses

  • Used in green phosphors for LED screens and TVs
  • Applied in solid-state electronic devices
  • Used in high-efficiency lighting systems

Interesting Facts

  • Terbium is named after the Swedish village Ytterby, where it was discovered.
  • It is often used in conjunction with europium for color displays.
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