Ytterbium is a rare earth metal from the periodic table. It is a silvery-white and malleable metal which is relatively rare in nature. Ytterbium is used in some alloys and as a dopant in fiber optics. It is also used to increase the strength of stainless steel and other metals.
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| Atomic number | 70 |
| Group | VIA |
| Period | 6 |
| Mass | 173.054 |
| Latin name | Ytterbium |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]4f14 6s2 |
| Oxidation state | 0, 2, 3 |