Ytterbium disc in a hydraulic press, with a voltmeter showing resistance change under pressure

Ytterbium disc in a hydraulic press, with a voltmeter showing resistance change under pressure

A short silent video about Ytterbium (Yb), element 70, lanthanide. Ytterbium is used in certain steels, lasers, and as a stress gauge in earthquake monitoring.

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