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    Yttrium

    Transition Metal

    Atomic Number: 39 • Atomic Mass: 88.9060 u • Period: 5 • Group: 3

    Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s² 4d¹
    Phase: Solid
    Electronegativity: 1.22
    Strontium (Sr)Zirconium (Zr)
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    Overview

    Yttrium is the chemical element with the symbol Y and atomic number 39. It belongs to the Transition Metal group and is located in period 5 of the periodic table. It exists as a solid under standard conditions.

    Basic Information

    • Symbol:Y
    • Atomic Number:39
    • Atomic Mass:88.9060 u
    • Group:3
    • Period:5
    • Category:Transition Metal
    • Phase at STP:Solid
    • Electronegativity:1.22 (Pauling scale)

    Key Facts

    Fun Fact #1

    Named after village of Ytterby, Sweden

    Fun Fact #2

    All stable isotopes are used in industry

    Common Uses

    • LEDs
    • Cancer treatments
    • Superconductors