Facts About Ytterbium and Palladium
Interesting Facts
- Ytterbium metal oxidizes rapidly if exposed to air.
- Ytterbium metal can dissolve quickly in Mineral acid.
- Palladium alloys are used for Jewelry contains (95% Palladium and 5% Ruthenium)
- In the late 1800s, Palladium metal used have more economical value than the Platinum metal.
- Palladium element is known as a good catalyst
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Ores of metals
Who Discovered
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
William Hyde Wollaston
Discovery
In 1878
In 1803
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available