Facts about the Classification of the Element Ytterbium
Ytterbium classified as an element in the Lanthanide series as one of the "Rare Earth Elements" which can located in Group 3 elements of the Periodic Table and in the 6th and 7th periods. The Rare Earth Elements are divided into the Lanthanide and Actinide series. The elements in the Lanthanide series closely resemble lanthanum, and one another, in their chemical and physical properties. Their compounds are used as catalysts in the production of petroleum and synthetic products.

Brief Facts about the Discovery and History of the Element Ytterbium
Ytterbium was discovered by Jena de Marignac in 1878.

Occurrence of the element Ytterbium in the Atmosphere
Obtained from yttria, monazite, gadolinite & xenotime

Common Uses of Ytterbium
Radiation source - portable X-ray machine
Chemical experiments
Metallurgical experiments

The Properties of the Element Ytterbium

Name of Element : Ytterbium
Symbol of Element : Yb
Atomic Number: 70
Atomic Mass: 173.04 amu
Melting Point: 824.0 °C - 1097.15 °K
Boiling Point: 1466.0 °C - 1739.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons: 70
Number of Neutrons: 103
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 6.98 g/cm3
Color: Silvery