Uses of Ytterbium and Terbium
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.
- 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.
Industrial Uses
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry
Electronic Industry
Toxicity
Highly Toxic
Low Toxic
Present in Human Body
No
No