Facts About Ytterbium and Cadmium
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.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Karl Samuel Leberecht Hermann and Friedrich Stromeyer
Discovery
In 1878
In 1817
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available