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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
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1878
In 1817
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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2 * 10
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Rank:
22
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2 * 10
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Rank:
22
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~0.0000001 %
Rank:
26
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~0.0000006 %
Rank:
21
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0.004
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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0.00 %
Rank:
36
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0.00 %
Rank:
31
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0.91
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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0.00 %
Rank:
33
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0.00 %
Rank:
46
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.00 %
Rank:
37
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0.00 %
Rank:
28
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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Not Available
Rank:
N/A
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0.00 %
Rank:
11
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0.14
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