Yb-168 Isotope Applications:

Ytterbium-168 isotope (Yb-168 isotope, 168Yb isotope)

  • Yb-168 isotope is used for Ytterbium-169 (Yb-169 isotope, 169Yb isotope) radionuclide (radioisotope) production (can be used in medical and technical purposes);

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Yb-168 Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in metal powder form - Download pdf file
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Yb-168 Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in oxide form - Download pdf file
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Properties of Yb-168 Isotope:

Properties of Yb-168 Isotope:YB-168
Natural Abundance (%)0.126
Atomic Mass (Da)167.933897
Relative Isotopic Mass167.933897
Neutron Number (N)98
Atomic Number (Z)70
Mass Number (A)168
Nucleon Number (A)168
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

Yb-168 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 Yb-168 Isotope:

What is Yb-168 isotope natural abundance?
Answer: 0.126 %

What is atomic mass for Yb-168 isotope?
Answer: 167.9339 Da

What is isotopic mass for Yb-168 isotope?
Answer: 167.9339

How many neutrons does Yb-168 isotope have?
Answer: 98

How many protons does Yb-168 isotope have?
Answer: 70

How many electrons does Yb-168 isotope have?
Answer: 70

What is atomic number for Yb-168 isotope?
Answer: 70

Is Yb-168 isotope stable?
Answer: Yes

Is Yb-168 isotope radioactive?
Answer: No

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