Uses of Terbium and Ytterbium
Uses & Benefits
- Terbium salts are used in optical devices like laser devices.
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Terbium’s alloy lengthens and shortens the magnetic field and this effect forms loudspeaker.
- 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
Electronic Industry
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry
Toxicity
Low Toxic
Highly Toxic
Present in Human Body
No
No