Yttrium


 * Element Name:** Yttrium


 * Element Symbol:** Y


 * Atomic Mass:** 89[[image:Yttrium!.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 39


 * Protons:** 39


 * Electrons:** 39


 * Discovery:** Carl Axel Arrhenius discovered Yttrium in 1787.


 * How It Was Named:** Yttrium was named after Ytterbye, Sweden, where it was found.


 * State of Matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 1526 °C


 * Boiling Point:** 3336 °C


 * Characteristics:** Yttrium is a silvery-white metallic element. It is also soft, and it's turnings ignite in the air. Yttrium is also classified as a rare earth element.


 * Uses of Element:** I doubt you knew this, but Yttrium is used to create the red color in T.V. screens. Yttrium is also part of a drug that relieves the pain of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Yttrium is used in microwave technology.


 * Interesting Facts:** Yttrium is found in moon rocks! Also, you can buy this element commercially.

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