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

As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Yttrium. But how do we know how much does a Y atom weight?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say Y, we can open any periodic table and search for Yttrium.

In the case of Yttrium the answer is 88,90585. However there is a lot of funny facts about Yttrium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Yttrium Overview

Y Atomic Mass

88,90585

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

Y (Yttrium)

Name Origin

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

Description

Silvery, ductile, fairly reactive metal.

Atomic Number

39

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Johann Gadolin

Year: 1789

Location: Finland

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.

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

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