Terbium: The Hidden Glow of a Rare Earth

From a Swedish quarry in 1843 to modern LEDs and naval sonar, this episode unpacks terbium's surprising story. We explore its discovery, two crystal structures, magnetostriction in terphenyl-D, and why its green fluorescence powers lighting and displays. Plus how it’s mined, where it’s found in minerals, and what new deposits could mean for the future—and the potential downsides to watch for.

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