Yttrium
Overview
A transition metal often grouped with rare earths due to similar properties. Yttrium is essential for LEDs, phosphors, superconductors, and high-strength aluminum-magnesium alloys.
Strategic Relevance
Critical for display technology and advanced materials. Key component in yttrium-aluminum-garnet (YAG) lasers used in manufacturing and medicine.
Applications
Price History
Historical price trend (USD/kg or USD/tonne)
Physical Properties
- Density
- 4.47 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 1,526°C
- Atomic Number
- 39
- Category
- Rare Earth
Supply Concentration
- China86%
- Australia5%
- India4%
- Other5%
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Procyon Indicative Price
Form: Metal · Purity: 99.9%
Indicative price provided for information purposes, derived from Procyon Metals' trading activity. It is neither a firm offer nor investment advice. Firm quotes available on request, depending on volume, form and purity.
Request a quote →Frequently asked questions
What is the price of yttrium?
In 2024, the reference price for yttrium stood at around 5.2 USD/kg, compared with 6.8 USD/kg in 2023. Prices vary with purity, form (oxide or metal) and traded volume; the full history is charted above.
Where can you buy yttrium?
Physical yttrium is purchased through specialist traders. Procyon Metals supports clients end to end: sourcing from vetted counterparties, purity certification, insured logistics and secure storage in Brinks vaults.
Why is yttrium a strategic metal?
Critical for display technology and advanced materials. Key component in yttrium-aluminum-garnet (YAG) lasers used in manufacturing and medicine.
Which countries produce yttrium?
Yttrium production is highly concentrated: China (86%), Australia (5%), India (4%).