1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
- Ytterbium metal oxidizes rapidly if exposed to air.
- Ytterbium metal can dissolve quickly in Mineral acid.
- Tungsten element has the second highest melting point.
- Pure tungsten can easily cut down with the help of hacksaw.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
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1.3.2 Discovery
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
2 * 10-7 %5 * 10-8 %
5E-09
0.11
1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
~0.0000001 %~0.0000004 %
1E-08
0.1
1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
1.4.6 Abundance In Humans