Ytterbium
Ytterbium
Ytterbium (pronounced /ɪˈtɜːrbiəm/) is a chemical element with the symbol Yb and atomic number 70. It is a lanthanide, a rare earth element, originally discovered in the mineral gadolinite from Ytterby in Sweden.
Etymology
The element Ytterbium was named after the village of Ytterby, Sweden, where it was discovered. The name was given by the Swiss chemist Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac in 1878.
Properties
Ytterbium is a soft, malleable and ductile chemical element that exhibits a bright silvery luster. It is a rare earth element of the lanthanide series of the periodic table. Ytterbium is found in most rare earth minerals and is not found in nature as a free element.
Uses
Ytterbium is used in certain stainless steel alloys for its impressive mechanical properties. It is also used in the field of medicine, particularly in the treatment of certain types of cancer. In addition, Ytterbium is used in the production of certain types of lasers.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ytterbium
- Wikipedia's article - Ytterbium
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