Density of Yttrium (Y) [& g/cm3, kg/m3, Uses, Sources ...

Everything has mass and volume, and therefore density. So it is expected that the smallest piece of matter, like an atom of Yttrium has it too. But what is the density of an atom of Y?

Note: Learn more about the density here.

In the case of Yttrium , density is 4.47 g/cm³. However, there are interesting facts about Yttrium that most don't know about. Also check the kg/m³ conversion...

Yttrium Data

Yttrium Density g/cm³

4.47 g/cm³

kg/m³

4470 kg/m³

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.

Atomic Mass

88,90585

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Sources

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

Atomic Number

39

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Symbol

Y

Name Origin

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

Discovery

Discovered By: Johann Gadolin
Year: 1789
Location: Finland

Description

Silvery, ductile, fairly reactive metal.

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

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