Yttrium

An element of the rare earth family of metals. It has the atomic symbol Y, atomic number 39, and atomic weight 88.91. In conjunction with other rare earths, yttrium is used as a phosphor in television receivers and is a component of the yttrium-aluminum garnet (YAG) lasers.

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Tree Number(s): D01.268.558.975, D01.268.956.890, D01.552.550.975

MeSH Unique ID: D015019

Registry Number: 58784XQC3Y

See Also:

• Yttrium Isotopes
• Yttrium Radioisotopes

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Inorganic Chemicals
Elements
Metals, Rare Earth
Yttrium
Yttrium Isotopes
Yttrium Radioisotopes

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Yttrium
Yttrium Isotopes
Yttrium Radioisotopes

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Metals, Rare Earth
Yttrium
Yttrium Isotopes
Yttrium Radioisotopes