Uses of Ytterbium and Europium
Uses & Benefits
- 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.
- Europium metals main uses is in the printing of euro banknotes. These notes glow red under UV light.
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It is used in low energy light bulbs.
Industrial Uses
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry
Chemical Industry
Toxicity
Highly Toxic
Non Toxic
Present in Human Body
No
Yes