Facts About Beryllium and Ytterbium
Interesting Facts
- Beryllium is best anti corrosion metal.
- Beryllium is the lightest metal and still it is stronger than steel.
- It also finds various applications in Nuclear reactors as a reflector.
- Ytterbium metal oxidizes rapidly if exposed to air.
- Ytterbium metal can dissolve quickly in Mineral acid.
Sources
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Discovery
In 1797
In 1878
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available