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Ytterbium is a chemical element with symbol Yb and atomic number 70. It is the fourteenth and penultimate element in the lanthanide series, which is the basis of the relative stability of its +2 oxidation state. However, like the other lanthanides, its most common oxidation state is +3, seen in its oxide, halides and other compounds.

Properties

• Phase: Solid
• Density: 6.9 g/cm³
• Melting Point: 1097 K
• Boiling Point: 1469 K

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