Facts About Lithium and Ytterbium
Interesting Facts
- Heat capacity of Lithium is very high.
- Lithium inflammable and highly explosive metal, hence it has to be stored properly.
- Ytterbium metal oxidizes rapidly if exposed to air.
- Ytterbium metal can dissolve quickly in Mineral acid.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Johan August Arfwedson
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Discovery
In 1817
In 1878
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available