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39Y88.91Yttrium

ree · Z 39 · 88.91 u

Yttrium (Y)

Yttrium trades with the heavy rare earths. Ionic clays in southern China and Myanmar still set availability.

Oxide is the unit. Phosphor and ceramic offtakers buy kilograms against a separation mill, not a pit.

Geo

Mine, process, refine.

ISOCountryRoleNote
CNChinaMineIonic clay and separation
MMMyanmarMineClay feed into China
AUAustraliaMineMonazite / xenotime projects
USUnited StatesProcessSeparation restart

Forms

  • Y2O3
  • YAG
  • Phosphors

Uses

  • Phosphors
  • Ceramics
  • Lasers