Ytterbium: The Secret Metal Behind Ultra-Precise Atomic Clocks🔬🕰️

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Click on the link if you want your own Element subscription: https://collabs.shop/3uy4hq Use the promocode: CUBECHEMISTRY to get 10% discount. Become a member of Cube Chemistry and get access to special perks:    / @cubechemistry   This video explores the element ytterbium, connecting its discovery to the Swedish village of Ytterby, while relating its properties to its position on the periodic table. See how ytterbium plays a critical role in advanced technologies like atomic watch and quantum computing, as highlighted by the work at NIST. This chemistry video delves into the physics of this fascinating element. #Ytterbium #PeriodicTable #RareEarth #ScienceFacts #AtomicClocks #Chemistry #Physics #Quantum #Lasers #FiberLaser #QuantumComputing #Timekeeping #GeneralRelativity #MaterialsScience #Lanthanides #EducationalVideo #ScienceExplained #Tech #Engineering #SpaceTime #ScienceYouTube Chapters: 00:00 - 00:46 - Introduction to Ytterbium 00:47 - 02:11 - The Cube with Ytterbium/Can you lick it? 02:12 - 03:18 - History and Naming of Ytterbium 03:19 - 10:32 - Properties of Ytterbium 10:33 - 15:41 - Occurrence and extraction of Ytterbium 15:42 - 29:28 - Applications of Ytterbium 29:29 - 31:38 - Conclusion of Ytterbium/Engineered labs Want to grow your YouTube channel? Check out vidIQ, the tool I use to optimize my videos! https://vidiq.com/cubechemistry