1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
- Ytterbium metal oxidizes rapidly if exposed to air.
- Ytterbium metal can dissolve quickly in Mineral acid.
- Naturally occurring minor elements include Cadmium.
- Cadmium is released into atmosphere to control volcanic eruption and forest fires.
- It is used for electroplating of Steel for corrosion resistance.
- It can absorb neutrons and used in nuclear reactor to control atomic fission.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Karl Samuel Leberecht Hermann and Friedrich Stromeyer
1.4.1 Discovery
2.2 Abundance
2.2.1 Abundance In Universe
2 * 10-7 %2 * 10-7 %
5E-09
0.11
2.2.5 Abundance In Sun
~0.0000001 %~0.0000006 %
1E-08
0.1
2.2.8 Abundance In Meteorites
2.4.3 Abundance In Earth's Crust
2.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
2.5.1 Abundance In Humans