Facts About Dysprosium and Ytterbium
Interesting Facts
- Dysprosium acts stable in air at room temperature.
- Dysprosium behaves very much like paramagnetic metal.
- Ytterbium metal oxidizes rapidly if exposed to air.
- Ytterbium metal can dissolve quickly in Mineral acid.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Lecoq de Boisbaudran
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Discovery
In 1886
In 1878
Abundance In Earth's Crust