Yttrium - Element Properties and Periodic Table Information

Yttrium - An element from the Periodic Table based on the IOUPAC 1985 standard

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Definition of the Yttrium Element
A silvery metallic element, not a rare earth but occurring in nearly all rare-earth minerals, used in various metallurgical applications, notably to increase the strength of magnesium and aluminium alloys.

Origin / Meaning of the name Yttrium
The name originated from Ytterby, a Swedish village near Vaxholm.

Classification of the Yttrium Element
Yttrium is classified as a "Transition Metal" which are located in Groups 3 - 12 of the Periodic Table. An Element classified as a Transition Metals is ductile, malleable, and able to conduct electricity and heat.

Facts about the History of the Yttrium Element
Yttrium was discovered by Johan Gadolin in 1794 and isolated by Friedrich Wohler in 1828. Yttria is the oxide of yttrium and was discovered by Johan Gadolin in 1794.

Occurrence the Yttrium Element
Found in almost all rare earth minerals
Obtained from monazite, xenotime and yettriac
Found in uranium ores

Associated Uses of Yttrium
Used to make europium and europium phosphors that give the red color in color television picture tubes
Color TV's
Radars
Microwave filters. 
 

The Properties of the Yttrium Element
Name of Element : Yttrium
Symbol of Element : Y
Atomic Number of Yttrium : 39
Atomic Mass: 88.90585 amu
Melting Point: 1523.0 °C - 1796.15 °K
Boiling Point: 3337.0 °C - 3610.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Yttrium : 39
Number of Neutrons in Yttrium : 50
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal
Density @ 293 K: 0.53 g/cm3
Color of Yttrium : silvery

Yttrium and the Periodic Table
Check out Yttrium on the Periodic Table which arranges each chemical element according to its atomic number, as based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to use - just click on the symbol for Yttrium for additional information and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc with any other element. An invaluable source of facts and information as a Chemistry reference guide.

Yttrium - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985 and now recognises more periods and elements than Dimitri  Mendeleev knew in his day but still all fitting into his concept of  the "Periodic Table" in which Yttrium is just one element that can be found.
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