Uses of Rubidium and Ytterbium
Uses & Benefits
- Rubidium's main application is in the glass manufacturing.
- Rubidium can very easily get ionized and hence it is used for ion engines, but it is still less efficient than that of Caesium.
- Ytterbium metal is used in memory devices and tuneable laser.
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It is also used as industrial catalyst as the other catalysts are too toxic and polluting.
Industrial Uses
NA
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry
Other Uses
Alloys, Research Purposes
Alloys
Toxicity
Non Toxic
Highly Toxic
Present in Human Body
Yes
No