Yttrium is a chemical element from the periodic table. It is a silvery-white, malleable, ductile metal that is found in many rare-earth minerals. Yttrium has a variety of industrial applications, including the production of television screens, magnets, and other electronic components. It is also used in the production of high-temperature alloys.
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Atomic number | 39 |
Group | IIIB |
Period | 5 |
Mass | 88.90585 |
Latin name | Yttrium |
Electron configuration | [Kr]4d5s2 |
Oxidation state | 0, 1, 2, 3 |