Yttrium is the second element in Group 3 of the periodic table, one of the transition metals. It has an atomic number of 39, an atomic mass of 88.9059, and a chemical symbol of Y. Yttrium has typical metallic properties with a melting point of...

Yttrium is a transition metal element denoted by the atomic symbol, Y. It has an atomic number of 39 and the average atomic weight of its isotopes is 88.90585. It is an iron-grey, powder that has a melting point of 2778.8°F (1526°C) and a...

Ytterbium is a lanthanide series, rare earth element denoted by the atomic symbol, Yb. It has an atomic number of ytterbium is 70 and its atomic weight is 173.04. The element is a bright, silvery metal with a melting point of 1,506.2°F (819°C)...

Ytterbium is a rare earth metal, one of the elements found in Row 6 of the periodic table. It has an atomic number of 70, an atomic mass of 173.04, and a chemical symbol of Yb. Ytterbium is a typical metal that is both ductile and malleable. It has a...

Yttrium (pronounced /ˈɪtriəm/)[3], is a chemical element that has the symbol Y and atomic number 39. A silvery metallic transition metal, yttrium is common in rare-earth minerals and two of its compounds are used to make the red color phosphors in...

In 2002, only one company produced rare earths in the United States from its mine in California. Major uses for these commodities were in automotive catalytic converters, petroleum fluid-cracking catalysts, permanent magnets, glass-polishing compounds, ceramics, metal-alloying additives and rechargeable batteries. Consumption decreased of refined...

In 2001, rare-earth production in the United States came from one mine in California. Major uses for these commodities were in automotive catalytic converters, petroleum fluid-cracking catalysts, permanent magnets, glass-polishing compounds, ceramics, metal-alloying additives and rechargeable batteries. Consumption of refined rare-earth products decreased...