Atomic Mass 89 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have mass (atomic mass). But what is the chemical element that has 88,90585 as atomic mass?

The answer is Yttrium. There is so much cool stuff about Yttrium that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Yttrium Overview

Atomic Mass

88,90585

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Atomic Number

39

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Description

Combined with europium to make red phosphors for color TV's. Yttrium oxide and iron oxide combine to form a crystal garnet used in radar.

Atomic Symbol

Y (Yttrium)

Discovery

Discovered By: Johann Gadolin

Year: 1789

Location: Finland

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Found in minerals such as monazite, xenotime, and yttria.

Name Origin

From the Swedish village, Ytterby, where one of its minerals was first found.

Uses

Combined with europium to make red phosphors for color TV's. Yttrium oxide and iron oxide combine to form a crystal garnet used in radar.

Want to learn more details and data about Yttrium? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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