Applications of ytterbium, physical and mechanical properties

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General information about ytterbium

The chemical symbol Yb, is a soft silvery metal, a member of the metal group - lanthanides, slowly oxidizes in air to form a protective surface layer. Biological toxicity is negligible. It is found mainly in the mineral monazite. It is mined mainly in the United States. Malaysia, Russia and China. Ytterbium can also be extracted by ion-exchange and solvent extraction. Metallic ytterbium dust creates a fire and explosion hazard. Evek GmbH offers to buy rare-earth metals. The price from the manufacturer. The supplier provides prompt delivery of products to any address.

Physical properties

  • Melting point - 824 °C;
  • Boiling point - 1466 °C;
  • Density - 7000 kg/m3;
  • Number of isotopes - 3;
  • Specific heat capacity - 155 J/kgK;
  • Modulus of elasticity - 23.9 GPa;
  • Tensile strength - 990 MPa;
  • Increased ductility and plasticity in the hot state - from 400 ° C.

Application

Recently, the field of application of ytterbium has been expanded by its use in computer memory devices as well as in tunable lasers. The metal can also be used as an industrial catalyst, with ytterbium increasingly being used to replace other catalysts that are considered too toxic and polluting. Ytterbium is sometimes associated with yttrium or other related elements and is used as a microadditive to certain steels. The metal can be used to improve grain refinement, strength and other mechanical properties of stainless steel. Some ytterbium alloys are used in dentistry. Like other rare earth elements, it can be used in phosphors or ceramic capacitors.

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