Synthetic; Y3 Fe5 O12 ; has useful magnetic
properties. Actually not a true garnet and should not be confused with any of
the silicate minerals called garnets in the garnet group of minerals.
Manufacture of yttrium-iron garnets is a leading commercial use of yttrium.
Used as electronic transmitters, as filters for selecting or tuning microwaves,
and as transmitters and transducers of acoustic energy. Acronym and abbrev.,
yig. Bennett; CCD, 2; Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 2
Source:
Dictionary of Mining, Mineral, and Related Terms
