Description

Yttrium Nitrate CAS NO 10361-93-0 is an inorganic salt of yttrium, a key rare earth element, widely utilized as a high-purity precursor material. Its primary value lies in its ability to introduce yttrium into advanced materials, imparting specific optical, electronic, and structural properties. This compound is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the phosphor, ceramic, catalyst, and specialty glass industries, where precise material composition is critical.

Application

• Phosphor Manufacturing: A crucial raw material for producing yttrium oxide-based phosphors, such as Y2O3:Eu3+ (red phosphor), used in fluorescent lamps, LED displays, and cathode ray tubes.
• Advanced Ceramics: Serves as a sintering aid and dopant in yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) and other high-performance ceramics for thermal barrier coatings, solid oxide fuel cells, and wear-resistant components.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Used in the preparation of catalysts for petroleum cracking, automotive exhaust treatment, and various organic synthesis reactions.
• Specialty Glass & Optics: Acts as a dopant to modify the refractive index, thermal stability, and laser properties of optical glasses and fibers.
• Electronic Materials: A precursor for thin-film deposition (e.g., via spray pyrolysis or sol-gel processes) in electronic and superconducting applications.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new materials, including metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and nanocomposites.

Basic Information

Product Name	Yttrium Nitrate
CAS No.	10361-93-0
Molecular Formula	Y(NO3)3•xH2O (commonly hexahydrate)
Molecular Weight	274.92 g/mol (Anhydrous) / 383.01 g/mol (Hexahydrate)
Synonyms	Nitric acid, yttrium(3+) salt; Yttrium(III) nitrate; Yttrium trinitrate; Yttrium nitrate hexahydrate; Y(NO3)3; Yttrium nitrate hydrate; Rare earth nitrate
EINECS	233-788-7

Quality Control

Our Yttrium Nitrate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles. Specifications can be tailored to meet research-grade, technical-grade, or high-purity (99.9%-99.999%) requirements for specific applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent caking and decomposition. For long-term storage of high-purity grades, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to minimize oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Y2O3 basis)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (Y(NO3)3•6H2O)	≥ 99.5%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 100 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 30 ppm
Other Rare Earth Elements	≤ 0.1%
Solubility (in water)	Clear, colorless solution

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