Yttrium metal | Y ingots | CAS 7440-65-5 | Rare earth material

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Yttrium metal is used to increase the strength of aluminium and magnesium alloys.

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Brief introduction
Product name: Yttrium
Formula: Y
CAS No.: 7440-65-5
Molecular Weight: 88.91
Density: 4.472 g/cm3
Melting point: 1522 °C
Appearance: Silvery lump pieces, ingots, rod, foil, wire, etc.
Stability: Fairly stable in air
Ductibility: Good
Multilingual: Yttrium Metall, Metal De Yttrium, Metal Del Ytrio

Specification

Product Code	3961	3963	3965	3967
Grade	99.999%	99.99%	99.9%	99%
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Y/TREM (% min.)	99.999	99.99	99.9	99
TREM (% min.)	99.9	99.5	99	99
Rare Earth Impurities	ppm max.	ppm max.	% max.	% max.
La/TREM Ce/TREM Pr/TREM Nd/TREM Sm/TREM Eu/TREM Gd/TREM Tb/TREM Dy/TREM Ho/TREM Er/TREM Tm/TREM Yb/TREM Lu/TREM	1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1	30 30 10 20 5 5 5 10 10 20 15 5 20 5	0.03 0.01 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.01 0.001 0.01 0.03 0.03 0.001 0.005 0.001	0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.1 0.05 0.05 0.3 0.3 0.03 0.03 0.03
Non-Rare Earth Impurities	ppm max.	ppm max.	% max.	% max.
Fe Si Ca Al Mg W O C Cl	500 100 300 50 50 500 2500 100 100	1000 200 500 200 100 500 2500 100 150	0.15 0.10 0.15 0.03 0.02 0.30 0.50 0.03 0.02	0.2 0.2 0.2 0.05 0.01 0.5 0.8 0.05 0.03

Application

Ceramics and Glass: Yttrium is widely used in the production of advanced ceramic and glass materials. It is often added to zirconia to enhance its toughness and thermal stability, making it suitable for dental ceramics, cutting tools, and thermal barrier coatings. Yttrium-stabilized zirconia is particularly valued in the aerospace and automotive industries for its ability to withstand high temperatures and corrosive environments.
Phosphors in lighting and displays: Yttrium is a key component of phosphor materials used in fluorescent lamps, LED lighting and display technologies. Yttrium oxide (Y2O3) is often used as a host material for rare earth elements, which emit light when excited. This application is critical to improving the efficiency and color quality of lighting and display systems, contributing to the advancement of consumer electronics.
Superconductors: Yttrium plays an important role in the development of high-temperature superconductors, especially yttrium barium copper oxide (YBCO). These materials exhibit superconductivity at relatively high temperatures, making them valuable for applications in power transmission, magnetic levitation, and medical imaging technologies such as MRI machines. The use of yttrium in superconductors is critical to advancing energy-saving technologies.
Alloying agent: Yttrium is used as an alloying agent for various metals to improve their mechanical properties and oxidation resistance. It is often added to aluminum and magnesium alloys to increase their strength and durability. These yttrium-containing alloys are used in aerospace, automotive, and military applications where performance and reliability are critical.