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wiz21c on Feb 6, 2023 | parent | context | favorite | on: Europium UltraGlow Powder – Green

If I eat it, what happens ? :-)

Joke aside, wikipedia says:

> Europium is one of the rarest of the rare-earth elements on Earth

Maybe we should regulate its use ?

kortex on Feb 6, 2023 [–]

It's used in miniscule quantities in glow powder. It's commercial use as a pigment/phosphor in display, lighting, and safety equipment far outweighs its use by hobbyists.

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