Ytterbium

Ytterbium: biological information

Biological role of ytterbium: ytterbium has no biological role but is said to stimulate the metabolism.

Levels in humans

How much ytterbium is in your body? Find out here.

You can use this form to calculate how much ytterbium your body contains. Enter your weight in either kilograms or pounds and click the "Calculate" button. You must enter a number, not text! Elements for which there are no data will always give a value of zero for the weight, no matter what you put in the weight box.

Hazards and Risks

Hazards and risks associated with ytterbium: ytterbium compounds are encountered rarely by most people. All ytterbium compounds should be regarded as highly toxic although initial evidence would appear to suggest the danger is limited. They are skin and eye irritants and perhaps teratogenic. The metal dust presents a fire and explosion hazard.

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