erbium
Rare earth metal
Erbium is a metallic element of the rare earth series, atomic number 68, symbol Er.
It appears in specialized applications: erbium-doped fiber amplifiers boost signals in fiber optic communications, and erbium lasers are used in dermatology and dentistry.
Like other rare earths, it was named after Ytterby, a Swedish village where the mineral containing it was discovered.
Element from fifty-seven series
- periodic tableSystematic display of elements
- holmiumLanthanide element sixty-seven
- thuliumAtomic number sixty-nine
- dysprosiumLanthanide metal, atomic sixty-six
gadolinium · neodymium · lutetium · europium · samarium · rare earth · atomic weight · trivalent
Remote signal transmission technology
- wavelengthSpatial repetition interval
- laserConcentrated light device
- infraredHeat-bearing electromagnetic waves
- photonicsLight particle science and engineering
waveguide · optical fiber · bandwidth · data transmission · C-band · coherent · multiplexer · attenuation
Pale metallic sheen
- malleableCapable of being shaped
- softYielding to touch
- ductileAble to deform permanently
- tarnishingOxidizing and losing shine
alloy · oxidation · smelting · metallurgy · electronegativity · corrosion · reactivity · workability
Study of skin ailments
- laser resurfacingLight-beam skin renewal
- skin treatmentRegimen for dermis health
- ablativeRemoving by erosion
- wrinkle removalEliminating folds or lines
Pinkish or overly hopeful
- tintedGiven subtle coloration
- colorantSubstance that imparts hue
- decorative glassOrnamental transparent material
- stained glassColored window art
lanthanide
Element from fifty-seven series
- periodic tableSystematic display of elements
- holmiumLanthanide element sixty-seven
- thuliumAtomic number sixty-nine
dysprosium · gadolinium · neodymium · lutetium · europium · samarium · rare earth · atomic weight · trivalent · oxidation state
telecommunications
Remote signal transmission technology
- wavelengthSpatial repetition interval
- laserConcentrated light device
- infraredHeat-bearing electromagnetic waves
photonics · waveguide · optical fiber · bandwidth · data transmission · C-band · coherent · multiplexer · attenuation · long-haul
silvery
Pale metallic sheen
tarnishing · alloy · oxidation · smelting · metallurgy · electronegativity · corrosion · reactivity · workability
dermatology
Study of skin ailments
- laser resurfacingLight-beam skin renewal
- skin treatmentRegimen for dermis health
- ablativeRemoving by erosion
rose-colored
Pinkish or overly hopeful
- tintedGiven subtle coloration
- colorantSubstance that imparts hue
- decorative glassOrnamental transparent material
- metalsaluminum, steel, copper, iron, gold
- lanthanidescerium, dysprosium, europium, gadolinium, holmium
- magnetic materialsiron, nickel, cobalt, magnetite, alnico
- neutron absorbersboron, cadmium, hafnium, gadolinium, control rods
- paramagnetic elementsaluminum, platinum, palladium, titanium, tungsten
- rare earth mineralscerium, lanthanum, neodymium, samarium, europium