Yttrium: biological information

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Biological role of yttrium: yttrium has no biological role.

Levels in humans

Table: the abundances of the elements in humans.
Human abundance by weight no data ppb by weight
Human abundance by atoms no data atoms relative to C = 1000000

How much yttrium is in your body? Find out here.

You can use this form to calculate how much yttrium your body contains. Enter your weight in either kilograms or pounds and click the "Calculate" button. You must enter a number, not text! Elements for which there are no data will always give a value of zero for the weight, no matter what you put in the weight box.

Calculate how much yttrium is in your body
Enter your weight here: You contain about : grams of yttrium

Hazards and Risks

Hazards and risks associated with yttrium: yttrium compounds are encountered relatively rarely by most people. Unless known otherwise, all yttrium compounds should be regarded as highly toxic, although the actual danger may be less. Yttrium salts may cause cancer.

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