Yb

YTTERBIUM

Definition In its pure form, it has no commercial use but when mixed with the rare earth elements, it strengtens stainless steel adn other alloys.

Discovery 1878

Uses Stainless steel, grain refinements

Group of Elements Lanthanide(Solid)

Atomic Weight 173.054

Oxidation State +2,3

Melting Point 824

Boiling Point 1193

Density 6.97 g/cm3

Electronegativity 1.1