Facts About Ytterbium and Copper
Interesting Facts
- Ytterbium metal oxidizes rapidly if exposed to air.
- Ytterbium metal can dissolve quickly in Mineral acid.
- Copper rarely found in its pure form in nature.
- Copper Sulfate is mostly used in agricultural poison and as an algicide in water purification system.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals
Who Discovered
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Unknown
Discovery
In 1878
In Middle East (9000 BCE)
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available