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yttria


Meanings
  • noun

    A silicate mineral consisting of yttrium oxide (Y2O3). It is a rare earth element and is often found in the same minerals as other rare earth elements.

    - "Yttria is a key component in the production of high-performance ceramics and superconductors."
    - "The rare earth element yttrium is the primary constituent of the mineral yttria."

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Istra , Istria , Istrian , Istrian Peninsula
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Derived from the name of the mineral Yttria, which was discovered in the Ytterby mine in Sweden in the late 18th century.


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  1. Yttria was discovered in 1794 by Johan Gadolin, a Finnish mineralogist.

  2. The Ytterby mine in Sweden, where yttria was first discovered, is also famous for its deposits of other rare earth elements, including erbium, terbium, and neodymium.


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  1. Rare Earth Elements: A group of 17 elements in the periodic table, including yttrium, that are essential in various industrial and technological applications.

  2. Superconductors: Materials that conduct electricity with zero resistance, enabling the flow of electric current without energy loss.


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Yttria has been used in various applications due to its unique properties, including its high melting point, excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, and high strength. It has been used in the production of high-temperature superconductors, ceramics, and catalysts.

How to Memorize "yttria"

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    - Imagine a high-tech laboratory where scientists are working with rare earth elements, including yttria. Visualize the mineral in its crystalline form, and imagine how it is used to create high-performance ceramics and superconductors.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'yttria' with high-performance materials, such as ceramics and superconductors. Think about the unique properties of the mineral that make it essential in these applications.

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