Ytterbium (Yb)
Amorphous Metals | Atomic Number: 70
Basic Properties
Yb
70
173.045 g/mol
| Element Category | Amorphous Metals |
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| Atomic Number | 70 |
| Atomic Weight | 173.045 g/mol |
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Description
Used in stainless steel, stress gauges, and portable X-ray machines
| Density | 6.90 g/cm³ |
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| Tensile Strength | N/A |
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| Hardness | N/A |
| Melting Point | 819°C |
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| Boiling Point | 1196°C |
| No electrical properties data available |
| Corrosion Resistance | Fair |
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Applications
Used in stainless steel and lasers.
Production Methods
Extracted from xenotime.
History
Discovered in 1878.