Description

Yttrium Oxide CAS NO 1314-36-9 is a high-purity, white crystalline powder that serves as a critical rare earth material for advanced industrial applications. Its exceptional thermal and chemical stability makes it a cornerstone component in the production of high-performance phosphors, ceramics, and optical glasses. This material is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, lighting, aerospace, and advanced materials sectors seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials.

Application

• Phosphors and Lighting: A key dopant host material for red phosphors in cathode ray tubes (CRTs), LEDs, and fluorescent lamps, and for producing yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) phosphors.
• Advanced Ceramics: Used as a sintering additive and stabilizer in yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) for thermal barrier coatings, solid oxide fuel cells, and high-performance structural ceramics.
• Optical and Glass Industries: An essential component for making yttrium iron garnet (YIG) filters, laser crystals like YAG, and special glasses with high refractive indices and corrosion resistance.
• Catalysts: Employed in petroleum refining and automotive catalytic converters due to its catalytic properties.
• Electronic Materials: Used in the production of superconductors, capacitors, and other electronic components.
• Medical and Research: Finds application in ceramic composites for medical devices and as a starting material in various chemical synthesis and research projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	Yttrium Oxide
CAS No.	1314-36-9
Molecular Formula	Y2O3
Molecular Weight	225.81 g/mol
Synonyms	Yttria; Diyttrium trioxide; Yttrium sesquioxide; Yttrium(3+) oxide; Yttrium(III) oxide; Y2O3; Rare earth oxide
EINECS	215-233-5

Quality Control

Our Yttrium Oxide is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, particle size, and trace element content. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific results are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation of quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white fine powder
Assay (Y2O3)	≥ 99.9% (99.99% & 99.999% available)
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Loss on Ignition (LOI)	≤ 1.0 %
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., 1-5 µm)
Specific Surface Area	Customizable
Rare Earth Impurities	< 100 ppm total
Non-Rare Earth Impurities (Fe, Ca, Si, etc.)	< 50 ppm total

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.