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The Element Ytterbium - Basic Physical and Historical Information ...

Discovered : by J.C.G. de Marignac in 1878 Isolated in Geneva, Switzerland Origin : The element is named after the Swedish town of Ytterby (see Erbium). Description : A silvery metal more abundant than tin, but little used outside research. Image : Based on ancient Swedish rock carvings. ...