Facts About Nihonium and Ytterbium
Interesting Facts
Nihonium is a synthetic chemical element and is highly radioactive.
- Ytterbium metal oxidizes rapidly if exposed to air.
- Ytterbium metal can dissolve quickly in Mineral acid.
Sources
Synthetically Produced
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Discovery
In 2003
In 1878
Abundance In Meteorites
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
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