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Formula: Y
Form: Wire
Material: Yttrium
CAS Number: 7440-65-5
Commodity: Metals
Purity:
99.9%
Yttrium wire is a high purity metal wire produced by Goodfellow for research and development applications. Available in 10 different variations , yttrium wire offers excellent corrosion resistance and high temperature strength. With a melting point of 1522°C, yttrium wire is commonly used in high temperature thermocouples and as a filament material in vacuum tubes. The high absorption cross-section of yttrium also makes it useful for dosimetry applications in the nuclear industry. Overall, Goodfellow's range of yttrium wire provides researchers with a versatile high purity metal wire for testing and development across a variety of industries.
Tolerances
Wire
| Diameter | ±10% | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | +5% / -1% |
Material Properties for Metals
Atomic Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Atomic number | 39 |
| Crystal structure | Hexagonal close packed |
| Electronic structure | Kr 4d¹ 5s² |
| Valences shown | 3 |
| Atomic weight( amu ) | 88.9059 |
| Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns ) | 1.3 |
| Photo-electric work function( eV ) | 3.1 |
| Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm ) | 0.181 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 1/ 6.38 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | Jun-93 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 3/ 20.5 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 2/ 12.2 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | May-77 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 4/ 61.8 |
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Hardness - Brinell | 100-140 |
| Hardness - Brinell | 30-60 |
| Material condition | Soft |
| Material condition | Hard |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.265 |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.265 |
| Bulk modulus( GPa ) | 37.3 |
| Bulk modulus( GPa ) | 37.3 |
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 66.3 |
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 66.3 |
| Izod toughness( J m⁻¹ ) | 24 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 130 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 455 |
| Yield strength( MPa ) | 375 |
| Yield strength( MPa ) | 57 |
Electrical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm ) | 53@20@20 |
| Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm ) | 53@20C |
| Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ ) | 0.00271@0-100 |
| Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ ) | 0.00271@0-100C |
| Thermal emf against Pt (cold 0C - hot 100C)( mV ) | 0.55 |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Boiling point( C ) | 3338 |
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 4.478@20 |
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 4.478@20C |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting point( C ) | 1522 |
| Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ ) | 4135 |
| Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ ) | 193 |
| Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) | 285@25 |
| Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) | 285@25C |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 17.2@0-100 |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 17.2@0-100C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 10.8@0-400 |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 10.8@0-400C |
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Yttrium Powder Formula: Y
Percentage Purity: 99.9%
Maximum Particle Size: 500µm
Weight: 50g
CAS Number: 7440-65-5
UOM Code: 104-367-67
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Yttrium Rod Formula: Y
Percentage Purity: 99%
Diameter: 6.35mm
Length: 50mm
Production Method: Cast
CAS Number: 7440-65-5
UOM Code: 113-013-98
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Ytterbium Spooled Wire Formula: Yb
Percentage Purity: 99.9%
Product Shape: Spooled
Diameter: 1mm
Length: 0.05m
CAS Number: 7440-64-4
UOM Code: 485-730-07
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Zirconium Spooled Wire Formula: Zr
Percentage Purity: 99.2%
Product Shape: Spooled
Diameter: 0.28mm
Length: 10m
Temper: Annealed
Type: Hafnium > 0.2%
CAS Number: 7440-67-7
UOM Code: 007-857-52
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Zinc Spooled Wire Formula: Zn
Percentage Purity: 99%
Product Shape: Spooled
Diameter: 0.025mm
Length: 1m
Temper: As Drawn
CAS Number: 7440-66-6
UOM Code: 008-440-73
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Yttrium Foil Formula: Y
Percentage Purity: 99%
Temper: As Rolled
Thickness: 0.1mm
Length 1: 50mm
Length 2: 50mm
CAS Number: 7440-65-5
UOM Code: 117-129-99
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