Ytterbium (Yb) — Element 70: Properties & Data | Aladdin Scientific
Ytterbium(Yb) — Element 70
Ytterbium (Yb) is a lanthanide with atomic number 70 and atomic mass 173.05. It has melting point 1092 K (819 °C), boiling point 1469 K (1196 °C), density 6.9 g/cm³. It sits in period 6 of the periodic table and was discovered in 1878.
Key facts
| Atomic mass | 173.0500 u |
|---|---|
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s2 4f14 |
| Oxidation states | +3, +2 |
| Atomic radius (van der Waals) | 242 pm |
| Ionization energy | 6.254 eV |
| Melting point | 1092 K |
| Boiling point | 1469 K |
| Density | 6.9 g/cm³ |
| Standard state | Solid |
| Year discovered | 1878 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the electron configuration of ytterbium?
The ground-state electron configuration of ytterbium is [Xe]6s2 4f14.
What group and period is ytterbium in?
Ytterbium (Yb) is in period 6 (lanthanide series) of the periodic table, classified as a lanthanide.
What is the melting point of ytterbium?
Ytterbium melts at 1092 K (819 °C).
What is the standard state of ytterbium?
Ytterbium is a solid at standard temperature and pressure.
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About this data: property values compiled from IUPAC Standard Atomic Weights (2021), the NIST Atomic Spectra Database, and PubChem. Curated by the Aladdin Scientific technical team. Last reviewed: .