Ytterbium element has 70 protons, 103 neutrons and 70 electrons.
Ytterbium is a silvery metal at room temperature. The melting point of Ytterbium metal is 824 ̊C.
Ytterbium cations include Yb+2 and Yb+3.
» Common Ytterbium compounds:
• Ytterbium(III) Oxide, Yb2O3
• Ytterbium Sulfate, Yb2(SO4)3
• Ytterbium(III) Fluoride, YbF3
• Ytterbium(II) Chloride, YbCl2
• Ytterbium(II) Silicide, YbSi2