Facts About Rubidium and Ytterbium
Interesting Facts
- Rubidium metal is 16th most common element found in the earth crust.
- Rubidium metal also found in minerals as well as seawater.
- Ytterbium metal oxidizes rapidly if exposed to air.
- Ytterbium metal can dissolve quickly in Mineral acid.
Sources
Obtained from Lithium Production.
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Robert Bunsen and Gustav Kirchhoff
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Discovery
In 1861
In 1878
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available