Ytterbium

Ytterbium is a rare earth element used in certain lasers and in the production of high-performance alloys.

Atomic Structure

ytterbium atom electronic configuration

Atomic Information

Property	Value
Atomic Number	70
Symbol	Yb
Atomic Mass	173.04 u
Electron Configuration	[Xe] 4f¹⁴ 6s²
State at Room Temperature	Solid

Uses of Ytterbium

Used in the creation of high-performance lasers for medical applications.
Applied in the production of certain alloys and in the process of welding.