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Yttrium

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Atomic number 39
Atomic weight 88.9059
Orbital electronic configuration (Kr)4d15s2
First ionization energy (eV) 6.38
Second ionization energy (eV) 12.23
Third ionization energy (eV) 20.5
Electronegativity (Pauling) 1.22
Atomic radius (Å) 2.27
Bonding radius (Å) 1.62
Oxidation states 3

Properties

Density (g/ml) 4.5
Melting point (K) 1799
Boiling point (K) 3611
Heat of vaporization (kJ/mol) 363.0
Heat of fusion (kJ/mol) 11.40
Specific heat capacity (Jg-1K-1) 0.30
Crystal structure hexagonal

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