Facts About Ytterbium and Gadolinium
Interesting Facts
- Ytterbium metal oxidizes rapidly if exposed to air.
- Ytterbium metal can dissolve quickly in Mineral acid.
- Gadolinium is not found free in nature, hence it is not a native metal.
- Gadolinium metal found in minerals like Monazite and Bastnaesite.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Discovery
In 1878
In 1880
Abundance In Earth's Crust