Yttrium
| Formula / Notation | Y |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 88.91 |
| Category | Elements |
What is Yttrium?
Yttrium is a silvery-metallic transition metal and rare earth element. Despite its classification, it is found in most rare earth mineral deposits. It is named after Ytterby, Sweden. Yttrium-90 is a radioactive isotope used in cancer therapy.
Formula & Notation
Properties & Characteristics
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
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Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Yttrium is a silvery-metallic transition metal and rare earth element. Despite its classification, it is found in most rare earth mineral deposits. It is named after Ytterby, Sweden. Yttrium-90 is a radioactive isotope used in cancer therapy.
Yttrium aluminium garnet (YAG) laser crystals. Phosphors in colour television tubes and LED displays (red phosphor). Yttria-stabilised zirconia (YSZ) for thermal barrier coatings in jet engines and solid oxide fuel cells. Y-90 in targeted cancer radiotherapy.
Yttrium compounds are mildly toxic; irritant to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. Radioactive Y-90 is handled under radiation safety protocols.
The formula or notation for Yttrium is: Y