Ytterbium

Yb
Discovered
1878
Melts
819 °C
  • 1506 °F
  • 1092 °K
Boils
1196 °C
  • 2185 °F
  • 1469 °K

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Beautiful ~100 gram dendritic (hair like) chunk of brassy Ytterbium. Small chunks in the last photo.
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@plazmatter0430

Beautiful ~100 gram dendritic (hair like) chunk of brassy Ytterbium. Small chunks in the last photo.

Beautiful ~100 gram dendritic (hair like) chunk of brassy Ytterbium. Small chunks in the last photo.
Beautiful ~100 gram dendritic (hair like) chunk of brassy Ytterbium. Small chunks in the last photo.
Contributed by
@plazmatter0430

Beautiful ~100 gram dendritic (hair like) chunk of brassy Ytterbium. Small chunks in the last photo.

Beautiful ~100 gram dendritic (hair like) chunk of brassy Ytterbium. Small chunks in the last photo.
Beautiful ~100 gram dendritic (hair like) chunk of brassy Ytterbium. Small chunks in the last photo.
Contributed by
@plazmatter0430

Beautiful ~100 gram dendritic (hair like) chunk of brassy Ytterbium. Small chunks in the last photo.

Beautiful ~100 gram dendritic (hair like) chunk of brassy Ytterbium. Small chunks in the last photo.
Beautiful ~100 gram dendritic (hair like) chunk of brassy Ytterbium. Small chunks in the last photo.
Contributed by
@plazmatter0430

Beautiful ~100 gram dendritic (hair like) chunk of brassy Ytterbium. Small chunks in the last photo.

Beautiful ~100 gram dendritic (hair like) chunk of brassy Ytterbium. Small chunks in the last photo.
Small chunk of |yb|
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collector no. 3

Small chunk of |yb|

Small chunk of |yb|
Four chemical elements were named after the town of Ytterby, Sweden, where many rare-earth elements were discovered from the ores mined there. In this photo is |y| (large chunk), |yb| (in ampoule), |tb| (brassy pieces), |er| (silvery pieces). Also included are small pieces of dull, slightly oxidized |ho|, which takes the name of Stockholm, Sweden.
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the site creator

Four chemical elements were named after the town of Ytterby, Sweden, where many rare-earth elements were discovered from the ores mined there. In this photo is |y| (large chunk), |yb| (in ampoule), |tb| (brassy pieces), |er| (silvery pieces). Also included are small pieces of dull, slightly oxidized |ho|, which takes the name of Stockholm, Sweden.

Four chemical elements were named after the town of Ytterby, Sweden, where many rare-earth elements were discovered from the ores mined there. In this photo is |y| (large chunk), |yb| (in ampoule), |tb| (brassy pieces), |er| (silvery pieces). Also included are small pieces of dull, slightly oxidized |ho|, which takes the name of Stockholm, Sweden.
Four chemical elements were named after the town of Ytterby, Sweden, where many rare-earth elements were discovered from the ores mined there. In this photo is |y| (large chunk), |yb| (in ampoule), |tb| (brassy pieces), |er| (silvery pieces). Also included are small pieces of dull, slightly oxidized |ho|, which takes the name of Stockholm, Sweden.
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the site creator

Four chemical elements were named after the town of Ytterby, Sweden, where many rare-earth elements were discovered from the ores mined there. In this photo is |y| (large chunk), |yb| (in ampoule), |tb| (brassy pieces), |er| (silvery pieces). Also included are small pieces of dull, slightly oxidized |ho|, which takes the name of Stockholm, Sweden.

Four chemical elements were named after the town of Ytterby, Sweden, where many rare-earth elements were discovered from the ores mined there. In this photo is |y| (large chunk), |yb| (in ampoule), |tb| (brassy pieces), |er| (silvery pieces). Also included are small pieces of dull, slightly oxidized |ho|, which takes the name of Stockholm, Sweden.
Four chemical elements were named after the town of Ytterby, Sweden, where many rare-earth elements were discovered from the ores mined there. In this photo is |y| (large chunk), |yb| (in ampoule), |tb| (brassy pieces), |er| (silvery pieces). Also included are small pieces of dull, slightly oxidized |ho|, which takes the name of Stockholm, Sweden.
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the site creator

Four chemical elements were named after the town of Ytterby, Sweden, where many rare-earth elements were discovered from the ores mined there. In this photo is |y| (large chunk), |yb| (in ampoule), |tb| (brassy pieces), |er| (silvery pieces). Also included are small pieces of dull, slightly oxidized |ho|, which takes the name of Stockholm, Sweden.

Four chemical elements were named after the town of Ytterby, Sweden, where many rare-earth elements were discovered from the ores mined there. In this photo is |y| (large chunk), |yb| (in ampoule), |tb| (brassy pieces), |er| (silvery pieces). Also included are small pieces of dull, slightly oxidized |ho|, which takes the name of Stockholm, Sweden.
One chunk and four smaller chunks of shiny Ytterbium metal. The smaller chunks appear dendritic (hair-like).
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collector no. 4

One chunk and four smaller chunks of shiny Ytterbium metal. The smaller chunks appear dendritic (hair-like).

One chunk and four smaller chunks of shiny Ytterbium metal. The smaller chunks appear dendritic (hair-like).
Ytterbium metal chunk in an ampoule. The slightly gold hue characteristic of Ytterbium is clearly visible.
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the site creator

Ytterbium metal chunk in an ampoule. The slightly gold hue characteristic of Ytterbium is clearly visible.

Ytterbium metal chunk in an ampoule. The slightly gold hue characteristic of Ytterbium is clearly visible.

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