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    Yb

    Ytterbium

    Lanthanide

    Atomic Number: 70 • Atomic Mass: 173.0500 u • Period: 6 • Group: 101

    Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s² 4d¹⁰ 5p⁶ 6s² 4f¹⁴
    Phase: Solid
    Electronegativity: 1.1
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    Overview

    Ytterbium is the chemical element with the symbol Yb and atomic number 70. It belongs to the Lanthanide group and is located in period 6 of the periodic table. It exists as a solid under standard conditions.

    Basic Information

    • Symbol:Yb
    • Atomic Number:70
    • Atomic Mass:173.0500 u
    • Group:101
    • Period:6
    • Category:Lanthanide
    • Phase at STP:Solid
    • Electronegativity:1.1 (Pauling scale)

    Key Facts

    Fun Fact #1

    Named after Ytterby, Sweden

    Fun Fact #2

    Changes electrical resistance under stress

    Common Uses

    • Improving stainless steel properties
    • Lasers
    • Atomic clocks