Yttrium (Y)
Amorphous Metals | Atomic Number: 39
Basic Properties
Y
39
88.906 g/mol
| Element Category | Amorphous Metals |
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| Atomic Number | 39 |
| Atomic Weight | 88.906 g/mol |
| Crystal Structure | Hexagonal close-packed (HCP) |
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Description
Often classified with rare earths, yttrium is used in LED phosphors, superconductors, and strengthening aluminum and magnesium alloys.
| Density | 4.47 g/cm³ |
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| Tensile Strength | N/A |
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| Hardness | N/A |
| Melting Point | 1522°C |
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| Boiling Point | 3345°C |
| No electrical properties data available |
| Corrosion Resistance | Good |
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Applications
Used in electronics and superconductors.
Production Methods
Extracted from xenotime and monazite.
History
Discovered in 1794.