Atomic Mass 173 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have mass (atomic mass). But what is the chemical element that has 173,04 as atomic mass?

The answer is Ytterbium. There is so much cool stuff about Ytterbium that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Ytterbium Overview

Atomic Mass

173,04

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Atomic Number

70

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Description

Silvery, lustrous, malleable, and ductile metal.

Atomic Symbol

Yb (Ytterbium)

Discovery

Discovered By: Jean de Marignac

Year: 1878

Location: Switzerland

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Found in minerals such as yttria, monazite, gadolinite, and xenotime. Monazite is often 50% rare earth by weight and typically 0.03% ytterbium.

Name Origin

Named for the Swedish village of Ytterby.

Uses

Used in metallurgical and chemical experiments.

Want to learn more details and data about Ytterbium? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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