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1.1 Interesting Facts
Yttrium Metal is highly toxic.
Yttrium Metal is highly reactive in nature hence not found free in nature.
Naturally occurring minor elements include Cadmium.
Cadmium is released into atmosphere to control volcanic eruption and forest fires.
It is used for electroplating of Steel for corrosion resistance.
It can absorb neutrons and used in nuclear reactor to control atomic fission.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Johan Gadolin
Karl Samuel Leberecht Hermann and Friedrich Stromeyer
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1794
In 1817
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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7 * 10
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Rank:
17
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2 * 10
-7
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Rank:
22
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~0.0000001 %
Rank:
26
(Overall)
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~0.0000006 %
Rank:
21
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0.004
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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0.00 %
Rank:
21
(Overall)
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0.00 %
Rank:
31
(Overall)
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Facts About Gold
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0.91
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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0.00 %
Rank:
22
(Overall)
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0.00 %
Rank:
46
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.00 %
Rank:
25
(Overall)
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0.00 %
Rank:
28
(Overall)
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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Not Available
Rank:
N/A
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0.00 %
Rank:
11
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Facts About Radium
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0.14
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