Description

Ytterbium(III) Oxide is a high-purity inorganic compound of significant industrial and research importance. This rare earth oxide is valued for its unique optical, electronic, and catalytic properties, enabling advanced technological applications. It is a critical material for manufacturers and researchers in the fields of specialty glass, phosphors, electronics, and advanced ceramics.

Application

• Specialty Glass & Optical Coatings: Used as a dopant to modify refractive index and impart specific optical properties for lenses, filters, and laser components.
• Phosphors & Luminescent Materials: Serves as an activator or host material in phosphors for displays, lighting, and up-conversion applications.
• Electronic Ceramics: A key additive in dielectric materials, capacitors, and other electronic components to enhance performance characteristics.
• Catalysis & Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst support in various organic synthesis and petrochemical processes.
• Solid-State Lasers: Acts as a doping agent in yttrium aluminum garnet (Yb:YAG) and other crystal hosts for high-power laser systems.
• Research & Development: A fundamental material for academic and industrial R&D in materials science, solid-state physics, and chemistry.
• Nuclear Technology: Utilized in control rods and shielding applications due to its high neutron absorption cross-section.
• Thermal Barrier Coatings: Incorporated into coatings for high-temperature components in aerospace and energy sectors.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ytterbium(III) Oxide
CAS No.	1314-37-0
Molecular Formula	Yb2O3
Molecular Weight	394.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Diytterbium trioxide; Ytterbia; Ytterbium sesquioxide; Ytterbium(3+) oxide; Ytterbium oxide (Yb2O3); Rare earth oxide Yb2O3; Ytterbium trioxide; Ytterbium oxide
EINECS	215-234-1

Quality Control

Our Ytterbium(III) Oxide is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications, including purity, particle size, and trace metal analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing the results are provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and reliability for your critical processes.

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 desiccated environment to prevent caking and degradation of quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Yb2O3)	≥ 99.9% (3N), 99.99% (4N), 99.999% (5N)
Purity (REO)	≥ 99.9%
Loss on Ignition (LOI)	≤ 1.0%
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., 1-5 µm)
Specific Surface Area	Contact for details
Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 100 ppm total
Non-Rare Earth Impurities	Individual ≤ 10-50 ppm

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