Yttrium is a transition metal chemically similar to the lanthanides and useful in phosphors, lasers, ceramics, and superconductors.
Atomic number
39
Category
Transition metal
Period
5
Group
3
State
Solid
Fun facts about Yttrium
Yttrium aluminium garnet is a durable synthetic laser crystal.
Yttrium compounds help produce red light in some display phosphors.
Its oxide improves the stability of high-performance zirconia ceramics.
Common uses of Yttrium
Laser crystals
Phosphors
Advanced ceramics and superconductors
Where Yttrium sits in the periodic table
Yttrium is classified as a transition metal in period 5 and group 3 of the periodic table. Under the conditions represented in this reference, its state is solid.
Quick chemistry revision
For quick revision, pair the symbol Y with atomic number 39 and the listed atomic mass 88.906. The summary, facts, and uses above keep those element properties together in one reference.