172Yb Isotope Applications:

Ytterbium-172 isotope (Yb-172 isotope, 172Yb isotope)

  • 172Yb isotope is used for research in nuclear physics;

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172Yb Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in metal powder form - Download pdf file
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172Yb Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in oxide form - Download pdf file
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Properties of 172Yb Isotope:

Properties of 172Yb Isotope:172Yb
Natural Abundance (%)21.754
Atomic Mass (Da)171.9363815
Relative Isotopic Mass171.9363815
Neutron Number (N)102
Atomic Number (Z)70
Mass Number (A)172
Nucleon Number (A)172
Proton Number (Z)70
Half-lifeStable
Spin0
Quadrupole Moment0
g-factor (g value)0
Group
Period6
Electron Configuration Blockf
Melting Point (K)1097
Boiling Point (K)1469
Specific Heat0.145
Heat of Formation155.6
Thermal Conductivity38.5
Dipole Polarizability 139
Electron Affinity (kJ/mole)-0.02
Electronegativity (Pauling scale)1.1
Atomic Radius (pm)176c
Covalent Radius (pm)175
VDW Radius (pm)279
Lattice Constant5.49
Crystal StructureFCC
Jmol color#00bf38

172Yb Information

Ytterbium is a silvery metallic element of the lanthanoids. There are seven natural stable isotopes of ytterbium and totally ytterbium has 35 isotopes. This element is used in certain steels. Ytterbium was discovered by J.D.G. Marignac in 1878.

Ytterbium is used in metallurgical and chemical experiments.

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FAQ about 172Yb Isotope:

What is 172Yb isotope natural abundance?
Answer: 21.754 %

What is atomic mass for 172Yb isotope?
Answer: 171.93638 Da

What is isotopic mass for 172Yb isotope?
Answer: 171.93638

How many neutrons does 172Yb isotope have?
Answer: 102

How many protons does 172Yb isotope have?
Answer: 70

How many electrons does 172Yb isotope have?
Answer: 70

What is atomic number for 172Yb isotope?
Answer: 70

Is 172Yb isotope stable?
Answer: Yes

Is 172Yb isotope radioactive?
Answer: No

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