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1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
Metal dust of Lutetium element is highly explosive.
Lutetium metal is corrosion resistance and acts stable in air.
Ytterbium metal oxidizes rapidly if exposed to air.
Ytterbium metal can dissolve quickly in Mineral acid.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Georges Urbain and Carl Auer von Welsbach
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1906
In 1878
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
Facts About Iron
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1 * 10
-8
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Rank:
30
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2 * 10
-7
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Rank:
22
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Facts About Thallium
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~0.0000001 %
Rank:
26
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~0.0000001 %
Rank:
26
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Facts About Beryllium
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0.004
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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0.00 %
Rank:
48
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0.00 %
Rank:
36
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Facts About Gold
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0.91
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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0.00 %
Rank:
41
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0.00 %
Rank:
33
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.00 %
Rank:
44
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0.00 %
Rank:
37
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Facts About Protactinium
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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Not Available
Rank:
N/A
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Not Available
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Facts About Radium
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0.14
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