Facts About Chromium and Ytterbium
Interesting Facts
- Chromium is highly reactive, hence it is not found free in nature.
- Ores of Chromites mineral are the major source of Chromium metal.
- Almost 90% leather tanning is done with the help of chromium.
- Ytterbium metal oxidizes rapidly if exposed to air.
- Ytterbium metal can dissolve quickly in Mineral acid.
Sources
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 Between 1797 - 1798
In 1878
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available