Facts About Strontium and Yttrium
Facts
Interesting Facts
- Strontium element is softer than Calcium.
- Silvery Strontium turns yellow, if exposed to air.
- Yttrium Metal is highly toxic.
- Yttrium Metal is highly reactive in nature hence not found free in nature.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
History
Who Discovered
William Cruickshank
Johan Gadolin
Discovery
In 1787
In 1794
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
4 * 10-6 %
14
7 * 10-7 %
17
Abundance In Sun
~0.000005 %
15
~0.0000001 %
26
Abundance In Meteorites
0.00 %
15
0.00 %
21
Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.04 %
10
0.00 %
22
Abundance In Oceans
0.00 %
4
0.00 %
25
Abundance In Humans
0.00 %
7
Not Available
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