Yttrium is a shiny transition metal that resides on the periodic table with the symbol Y. It's got a melting point of about 1522 degrees Celsius. Yttrium is a silvery-white metal that can be easily molded and shaped. It is also malleable and conductive. It is also reactive. It readily reacts with oxygen in the atmosphere. It was discovered by a Swedish chemist named Johan Gadolin back in 1794. The element was named after the village Ytterby in Sweden, where many other elements would be found.

Yttrium is used in superconductors such as YCBO (Yttrium Barium Copper Oxide). It is also added to alloys and glass to make it more durable. It also plays some roles in LED lighting and lasers.