Yttrium

Goodfellow's high-purity Yttrium (Y) products are designed to meet the exacting requirements of advanced research and industrial applications. Available in forms such as foil, powder, rod, and wire, yttrium is valued for its unique properties as a rare earth metal, including its high melting point and corrosion resistance. This silvery-metallic transition metal exhibits strong paramagnetic behavior and forms a protective oxide film in air, contributing to its stability. Yttrium finds critical applications in the electronics industry, aerospace sector, and energy production. It plays a vital role in the manufacturing of phosphors for LED displays, as a component in high-temperature superconductors, and in the production of yttrium-aluminum garnet (YAG) lasers for medical and industrial use. Goodfellow's yttrium products support cutting-edge research in areas such as advanced ceramics and next-generation battery technologies. Their distinctive properties make them indispensable for scientists and engineers advancing materials science, particularly in applications requiring high-temperature stability and specialized optical characteristics.