1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
- Ytterbium metal oxidizes rapidly if exposed to air.
- Ytterbium metal can dissolve quickly in Mineral acid.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1878
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
1.4.6 Abundance In Humans