Facts About Ytterbium and Silver
Interesting Facts
- Ytterbium metal oxidizes rapidly if exposed to air.
- Ytterbium metal can dissolve quickly in Mineral acid.
- It is the most reflective element.
- Silver is the second most ductile metal after Gold.
- It is also used in Dentistry as a dental alloys for clips and crowning.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Ores of metals
Who Discovered
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Unknown
Discovery
In 1878
Before 5000 BC
Abundance In Earth's Crust