Facts About Neptunium and Ytterbium
Interesting Facts
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- Ytterbium metal oxidizes rapidly if exposed to air.
- Ytterbium metal can dissolve quickly in Mineral acid.
Sources
Made by Bombarding Uranium with Neutrons, Ores of metals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Edwin McMillan and Philip H. Abelson
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Discovery
In 1940
In 1878
Abundance In Universe
Not Available
Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %
Abundance In Meteorites
Not Available
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Not Available
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available