Facts About Neodymium and Ytterbium
Interesting Facts
- Neodymium is not found free in nature, hence it is not a native metal.
- Neodymium metal found in minerals like Monazite and Bastnaesite.
- 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
Carl Auer von Welsbach
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Discovery
In 1885
In 1878
Abundance In Earth's Crust