Yttrium is a highly crystalline, iron-gray, rare earth metal. Yttrium is highly stable in air because it is protected by forming a stable oxide film on its surface, but is easily oxidized when heated. It reacts with water to release hydrogen gas and reacts with mineral acids. When shavings of metal exceed 400 degrees, it can ignite in air.
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Today, yttrium is mainly obtained through an ion exchange process from monazite sand, a material rich in rare earth elements.
Although metallic yttrium is not widely used, some of its compounds are. Yttrium oxide is combined with europium to produce red phosphorus, which is used in color televisions. Networks made of yttrium and iron are used as microwave filters in microwave communication equipment. Garnet, made from yttrium and aluminum, is used as a simulated diamond in jewellery.
It is used to increase the strength of yttrium, aluminum and magnesium alloys. When added to cast iron, it makes the metal more workable. Although metals are generally very good at conducting heat, there is a heat-resistant yttrium alloy containing chromium and aluminum. Yttrium oxide in glass makes it heat and shock resistant and is used in camera lenses.
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