Facts About Ytterbium and Potassium
Interesting Facts
- Ytterbium metal oxidizes rapidly if exposed to air.
- Ytterbium metal can dissolve quickly in Mineral acid.
- In the list of most abundant element Potassium is ranked 7th.
- Potassium can easily be sliced (chopped) down using knife.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Humphry Davy
Discovery
In 1878
In 1807
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available