Description

Yttrium Chloride Hexahydrate is an inorganic salt of the rare earth element yttrium, widely utilized as a high-purity precursor material. Its consistent quality and reliable performance are critical for advanced manufacturing processes where material purity directly impacts product efficacy. This compound is essential for industries involved in phosphors, catalysis, ceramics, and specialized chemical synthesis. We supply CAS No. 10025-94-2 in various grades to meet the stringent requirements of research, development, and industrial production.

Application

• Phosphor Manufacturing: A key raw material for producing red phosphors used in cathode ray tubes (CRTs), LEDs, and fluorescent lamps.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for yttrium-based catalysts in petroleum refining and organic synthesis reactions.
• Ceramics & Glass: Used to manufacture yttrium-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) for advanced ceramics, thermal barrier coatings, and specialty glass.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): A source material for depositing yttrium oxide (Y₂O₃) thin films in semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for studying rare earth chemistry and developing new materials.
• Doping Agent: Used to dope other materials to modify their electrical, optical, or magnetic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Yttrium Chloride Hexahydrate
CAS No.	10025-94-2
Molecular Formula	YCl₃·6H₂O
Molecular Weight	303.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Yttrium(III) chloride hexahydrate; Yttrium trichloride hexahydrate; YCl3·6H2O; Yttrium chloride (YCl3) hexahydrate; Rare earth chloride; Yttrium chloride hydrate
EINECS	233-801-0

Quality Control

Our Yttrium Chloride Hexahydrate is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity and impurity profiles, relevant for high-end applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, trace metal analysis, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment. We can support compliance requirements for various industrial and research standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed and under conditions of low humidity. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (YCl₃·6H₂O)	≥ 99.9%
Assay (Yttrium basis)	≥ 29.2%
Purity (REO)	≥ 99.99%
Chloride Content	~35.0%
Water of Crystallization	~35.6%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	Contact for details

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