Facts About Zirconium and Ytterbium
Interesting Facts
- Zirconium metal can resist to weak acids.
- Zirconium metal reacts with oxygen and nitrogen in the atmosphere.
- Ytterbium metal oxidizes rapidly if exposed to air.
- Ytterbium metal can dissolve quickly in Mineral acid.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Martin Heinrich Klaproth
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Discovery
In 1789
In 1878
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available