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 Tin is ranked 49th.
- Tin metal does not react with water as well as does not corrode in it.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining
History
Who Discovered
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
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Discovery
In 1878
Before 3500 BC
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
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0
0.11
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Abundance In Sun
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0.1
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Abundance In Meteorites
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22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
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1E-37
8.1
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Abundance In Oceans
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0
1.1
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Abundance In Humans
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1.4
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