Elements · ← Tm Thulium · Lu Lutetium →
Yb Ytterbium
Basic facts
| Symbol | Yb |
|---|---|
| Atomic number | 70 |
| Standard atomic weight | 173.05 |
| Group | none (lanthanide series) |
| Period | 6 |
| Block | f-block |
| Category | Lanthanide |
| Standard state | Solid |
| Discovered | 1878 |
Source: PubChem, Ytterbium (periodic table data, retrieved 2026-10-19). Group and period follow the standard 18-column periodic table.
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