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Yttrium

39
Y
Yttrium
88.906

Properties

Symbol:Y
Atomic Number:39
Atomic Weight:88.906
Density:4.47 g/cm3
Melting Point:
1795K
1522°C
2771°F
Boiling Point:
3618K
3345°C
6053°F

Electron Shells

2, 8, 18, 9, 2

Yttrium (Y) is a chemical element with atomic number 39. Its only stable and naturally occurring isotope is 89Y, with 39 protons and 50 neutrons.

Yttrium has a variety of applications. For example it is used for certain color components in CRT TVs and LED lights, and also as an ingredient in certain cancer treatment drugs. It is sometimes also used in alloys to strengthen other metals like aluminium.