Atomic Mass Yb (& Secrets: Uses, Sources and more...) 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Ytterbium. But how do we know how much does a Yb atom weight?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say Yb, we can open any periodic table and search for Ytterbium.

In the case of Ytterbium the answer is 173,04. However there is a lot of funny facts about Ytterbium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Ytterbium Overview

Yb Atomic Mass

173,04

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Atomic Symbol

Yb (Ytterbium)

Name Origin

Named for the Swedish village of Ytterby.

Description

Silvery, lustrous, malleable, and ductile metal.

Atomic Number

70

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Jean de Marignac

Year: 1878

Location: Switzerland

Uses

Used in metallurgical and chemical experiments.

Sources

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

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

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