Facts About Rhodium and Ytterbium
Interesting Facts
- Rhodium is the rarest element out of all non-radioactive metals on the earth .
- Rhodium is one of the most durable and hard metal, which also have high reflectance.
- Ytterbium metal oxidizes rapidly if exposed to air.
- Ytterbium metal can dissolve quickly in Mineral acid.
Sources
Earth's crust, Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
William Hyde Wollaston
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Discovery
In 1804
In 1878
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available