Question: what are the physical and chemical properties of yttrium?
Answer: Yttrium has a bright, silvery surface, like most other metals. It is also prepared as a dark gray to black powder with little shine. Yttrium has a melting point of 1,509°C (2,748°F) and a boiling point of about 3,000°C (5,400 F). Its density is 4.47 grams per cubic centimeter.