Ytterbium
Discovered : by J.C.G. de Marignac in 1878

Isolated in Geneva, Switzerland

Origin : The element is named after the Swedish town of Ytterby (see Erbium, Terbium and Yttrium).

Description :

A silvery metal more abundant than tin, but little used outside research.

Image :

Based on ancient Swedish rock carvings. Click here to see larger version of this image.