Electron Configuration

[Xe] 6s2 4f14

Ytterbium is named for "Ytterby"
Melting Point: 823.85 oC
Boiling Point: 1193.85 oC
Heat of Vaporization: 918.86 J/g
Heat of Fusion: 53.17 J/g
Specific Heat Capacity: 0.155 J/g . Co or 0.04 cal/g . Co
Density: 6.98 g/cm3