The chemical element represented by the symbol ‘Y’ is Yttrium.
Yttrium is a transition metal that is found in the group 3 of the periodic table. It has the atomic number 39 and is often used in various high-tech applications. This element is notable for its use in the production of red phosphors in color televisions and LED lights, as well as in superconductors and various alloys.
Named after the village of Ytterby in Sweden, where it was first discovered in a mineral, Yttrium is not found in a free state in nature but is typically obtained from uranium and thorium minerals. Despite being classified as a rare earth element, it is relatively abundant in the earth’s crust.