Vanadium

A sea cucumber, which contains vanadium in its blood pigment

Source: Murray Robertson/Visual Elements

When the Earth moves so does the price of vanadium

Did you know the Vanadium was discovered twice, both in 1801 and in 1831? 

Featuring more information on the discovery, sources and uses of Vanadium, John Emsley explores this chemical element.

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