Facts About Magnesium and Ytterbium
Interesting Facts
- Magnesium ions are present in every chlorophyll of every green plant .
- Controlling Magnesium fire by pouring water on it will result in explosions.
- Ytterbium metal oxidizes rapidly if exposed to air.
- Ytterbium metal can dissolve quickly in Mineral acid.
Sources
By Electrolysis Process, In Ocean, Mining
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Joseph Black
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Discovery
In 1755
In 1878
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available