39 Y

Yttrium

Transition metal
Atomic number39
CategoryTransition metal
Atomic mass88.906
Electron configuration[Kr]4d¹ 5s²
Oxidation states+3
Electronegativity1.22
Melting point1,526 °C
Boiling point2,930 °C
Density4.47 g/cm³
Crystal structureClose-packed hexagonal
Group3
Period5
Blockd
Discovered1,794
Crustal abundance33 ppm

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