Facts About Ytterbium and Actinium
Interesting Facts
- Ytterbium metal oxidizes rapidly if exposed to air.
- Ytterbium metal can dissolve quickly in Mineral acid.
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Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Obtained by Treating Radium with Neutrons, Ores of metals
Who Discovered
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Friedrich Oskar Giesel
Discovery
In 1878
In 1902
Abundance In Universe
Not Available
Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %
Abundance In Meteorites
Not Available
Abundance In Earth's Crust
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Abundance In Oceans
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