Atomic Mass of Yttrium (& Secrets: Sources, Uses and more...) 2022

Each atom has its own properties, including Yttrium. One of the most important properties an atom can have is the atomic mass.

So how much does Yttrium weight... or how much mass does it have?

The answer is 88,90585. However there is a lot of secret stuff about Yttrium that most people don't know

Let's check it?

Yttrium Overview

Yttrium Atomic Mass

88,90585

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Description

Silvery, ductile, fairly reactive metal.

Atomic Symbol

Y (Yttrium)

Atomic Number

39

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Discovery

Discovered By: Johann Gadolin

Year: 1789

Location: Finland

State at 20 °C

Solid

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.

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.

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

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