Facts About Tungsten and Ytterbium
Interesting Facts
- Tungsten element has the second highest melting point.
- Pure tungsten can easily cut down with the help of hacksaw.
  
- Ytterbium metal oxidizes rapidly if exposed to air.
- Ytterbium metal can dissolve quickly in Mineral acid.
  
Sources
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
  
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
  
History
  
  
Who Discovered
Not Available
  
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
  
Discovery
In 1781
  
In 1878
  
Abundance
  
  
Abundance In Sun
~0.0000004 %
  
23
~0.0000001 %
  
26
Abundance In Earth's Crust