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YTTRIUM
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Atomic Symbol |
Y |
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Atomic Weight |
88.90585 |
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Atomic Number |
39 |
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Electron Configuration |
2-8-18-9-2 |
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Oxidation States |
+3
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State of Matter |
Solid heavy metal-brittle |
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Boiling Point |
3337 °C |
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Melting Point |
1523 °C |
HISTORY,
BACKGROUND & USES:
Discovered in 1794 by Johan Gadolin. Yttrium is used for red phosphorus in color TV's. It is a silvery
metal, ductile, and fairly reactive. Yttrium is the first rare
earth element discovered. Yttrium can occur as a by-product of
nuclear fission. It is an important element in the high-tech superconductor,
yttrium barium copper oxide.
PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FROM ATLANTIC EQUIPMENT ENGINEERS:
YTTRIUM OXIDE
YTTRIUM
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