Description

Yttrium Fluoride (CAS NO 13709-49-4) is a high-purity inorganic compound valued for its exceptional optical and thermal properties. It serves as a critical precursor material in advanced manufacturing sectors where material purity directly impacts performance. This product is essential for industries including optical coating, electronics, and specialized ceramics, where its unique characteristics enable next-generation technologies.

Application

• Optical Thin-Film Coatings: A key material for producing high-performance, durable anti-reflective and protective coatings on lenses, laser components, and optical sensors.
• Phosphor and Luminescent Materials: Used as a host matrix or dopant in the synthesis of phosphors for displays, lighting (LEDs), and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Advanced Ceramics & Glass: An additive to enhance the thermal stability, refractive index, and chemical resistance of specialty glasses and ceramic composites.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Employed as a high-purity source for depositing yttrium-containing films in semiconductor and microelectronics fabrication.
• Catalysis & Research: Utilized as a catalyst or catalyst support in specific organic synthesis reactions and as a reagent in materials science research.
• Fluoride Glass Production: A fundamental component in the manufacture of heavy-metal fluoride glasses (HMFG) for mid-infrared optical fibers and laser applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Yttrium Fluoride
CAS No.	13709-49-4
Molecular Formula	F3Y
Molecular Weight	145.90 g/mol
Synonyms	Yttrium(III) fluoride; Yttrium trifluoride; YF3; Yttrium fluoride (YF3); Trifluoroyttrium; Yttrium fluoride, anhydrous
EINECS	237-257-5

Quality Control

Our Yttrium Fluoride is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration and impurity profiling via ICP-OES/MS, to ensure it meets exacting purity standards for high-tech applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent hydrolysis. Incompatible with strong acids and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (YF3)	≥ 99.9%
Assay (Yttrium)	≥ 59.5%
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (1-50 µm)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Impurities (ICP-MS)
- Rare Earth Metals	≤ 0.1%
- Fe, Cu, Ni, Ca, Na	Each ≤ 50 ppm

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