Question

Where was Terbium found?

Answer 1

Terbium:

• Terbium $\left(\mathrm{Tb}\right)$ is an element of the Lanthanoid series having an atomic number of 65.
• The Electronic configuration of Terbium is $\left[\mathrm{Xe}\right]4f^{9}6s^2$.

Occurrence of Terbium:

• Terbium was discovered by the Swedish Chemist Named Carl Gustaf Mosander in 1843.
• It is never found in a free state in nature, it occurs in form of mineral ores such as Monazite, Bastnasite and Cerite.
• It is also produced in nuclear fission.
• The main mining area of Terbium $\left(\mathrm{Tb}\right)$is China, the U.S.A, India, Sri Lanka, Australia, and Brazil.