Facts About Tin and Ytterbium
Facts
Interesting Facts
- In the list of most abundant element Tin is ranked 49th.
- Tin metal does not react with water as well as does not corrode in it.
- 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
History
Who Discovered
Unknown
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Discovery
Before 3500 BC
In 1878
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
4 * 10-7 %
20
2 * 10-7 %
22
Abundance In Sun
~0.0000009 %
19
~0.0000001 %
26
Abundance In Meteorites
0.00 %
24
0.00 %
36
Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 %
34
0.00 %
33
Abundance In Oceans
0.00 %
26
0.00 %
37
Abundance In Humans
0.00 %
13
Not Available
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