Facts About Ytterbium and Platinum
Interesting Facts
- Ytterbium metal oxidizes rapidly if exposed to air.
- Ytterbium metal can dissolve quickly in Mineral acid.
- Platinum is the rarest metal from the Precious metal categories..
- Commercially Platinum is produced as a byproduct in ores of nickel.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Antonio de Ulloa
Discovery
In 1878
In 1735
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available