Yttrium (Y) Properties and Facts

Element 39 - Transition Metal

What are the basic properties of Yttrium?

Yttrium (symbol: Y) is a transition metal with atomic number 39. Its atomic mass is 88.906 u, and it belongs to period 5 and group 3.

What is the electron configuration of Yttrium?

The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹ 5s²

What are the physical properties of Yttrium?

Melting point: 1799.0 K
Boiling point: 3609.0 K
Density: 4.47 g/cm³

What are the known isotopes of Yttrium?

  • Y-89: 100.0% abundance

What is the biological role and occurrence of Yttrium?

Biological role: No known biological role
Natural occurrence: Found in rare earth minerals

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