Yttrium

Yttrium is a transition metal used in electronics, lasers, and in medical applications such as radiation therapy. It is also present in the manufacturing of superconductors.

Atomic Structure

Atomic Information

Property	Value
Atomic Number	39
Symbol	Y
Atomic Mass	88.905 u
Electron Configuration	1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s² 4d¹
State at Room Temperature	Solid

Uses of Yttrium

Used in the production of LEDs and phosphors.
Used in lasers, particularly in medical and industrial applications.
Used in the manufacturing of superconductors and in radiation therapy treatments.