Modern obelisks, big and small, are found all over the world and the U.S. from the Washington Monument, to war memorials, to the grave markers of presidents (Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln's tombs all include obelisk memorials).
Vanadium was named after the Scandinavian goddess of beauty, youth, and luster. It is a controversy as to whether vanadium is an essential trace mineral in human nutrition. Although it has been suggested to function in hormone, cholesterol, and blood sugar metabolism, no specific deficiency signs have been reported.anadium was named after the Scandinavian goddess of beauty, youth, and luster. It is a controversy as to whether vanadium is an essential trace mineral in human nutrition. Although it has been suggested to function in hormone, cholesterol, and blood sugar metabolism, no specific deficiency signs have been reported.
Vanadium is an element that occurs in nature as a white-to-gray metal compounds, and is often found as crystals. Pure vanadium has no smell. It usually combines with other elements such as oxygen, sodium, sulfur, or chloride.Vanadium and vanadium compounds can be found in the earth's crust and in rocks, some iron ores, and crude petroleum deposits.Vanadium is used in producing rust-resistant, spring, and high-speed tool steels.Vanadium pentoxide is used in ceramics, as a catalyst, and in the production of superconductive magnets. Vanadyl sulfate and sodium metavanadate have been used as dietary supplements.anadium is used in producing rust-resistant, spring, and high-speed tool steels. Vanadium pentoxide is used in ceramics, as a catalyst, and in the production of superconductive magnets. Vanadyl sulfate and sodium metavanadate have been used as dietary supplements.