Uses of Ytterbium and Yttrium
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.
- Yttrium metal is used in different alloys, as it increases the strength of aluminum Magnesium alloy. It is used for radar microwave filter.
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It is also used as a catalyst in ethene polymerisation.
Industrial Uses
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry
Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Toxicity
Highly Toxic
Highly Toxic
Present in Human Body
No
Yes