Facts About Mercury and Ytterbium
Interesting Facts
- At room temperature mercury is found in a liquid state.
- A coin of pound or rupees floats in mercury.
- Because of its low melting point and boiling point it is used in thermometers.
- Ytterbium metal oxidizes rapidly if exposed to air.
- Ytterbium metal can dissolve quickly in Mineral acid.
Sources
Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Ancient Chinese and Indians
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Discovery
Before 2000 BCE
In 1878
Abundance In Universe
Not Available
Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %
Abundance In Meteorites
Not Available
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available