Uses: host lattice for doping Eu and Tb for the manufacturing of LCDs and fluorescent lighting (energy saving lightbulbs), stabilizing agent in strategic alloys, microwave communication, potential superconductors and lasers

Yttrium is technically not a part of the lanthanide series but is often classified as a rare earth because of its similarities to the heavy rare earth elements and is mostly found in their presence. It is mostly used as a critical input by the lighting and display industries given its phosphorescent properties.