Facts About Dubnium and Ytterbium
Interesting Facts
- IUPAC allotted a temporary name to Dubnium metal as “ Unnilpentium”.
- In the production of Dubnium, thermal gradient chromatography is used.
- Ytterbium metal oxidizes rapidly if exposed to air.
- Ytterbium metal can dissolve quickly in Mineral acid.
Sources
Produced by Bombarding Am243 with Ne22, Synthetically Produced
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Discovery
In 1968
In 1878
Abundance In Universe
Not Available
Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %
Abundance In Meteorites
Not Available
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Not Available
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available