Element 70 in our International Year of the Periodic Table series is ytterbium. Ytterbium is found in the most accurate atomic clocks and is also used in studies of the brain.
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Element 69 in our International Year of the Periodic Table series is thulium. A rare element, thulium is used in portable X-ray machines and also in some banknotes.
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Element 68 in our International Year of the Periodic Table series is erbium. Erbium is used to make pink-tinted glass, in optical fibres, and in some types of dental surgery.
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Element 67 in our International Year of the Periodic Table series is holmium. Holmium is used in powerful magnets, in laser surgery, and have also been used for atomic data storage.
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Element 66 in our International Year of the Periodic Table series is dysprosium. Dysprosium and its compounds are used in some computer hard drives, radiation dosimeters, and motors and generators for electric cars and wind turbines.
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Here’s the monthly summary of chemistry stories that have hit the news. This month features news on a new carbon allotrope in the form of an 18-carbon ring, a new family of fluorescent molecules found in shark skin, and more! Larger summary images for each item are provided below, along with links to articles and studies for all the featured stories.
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