Description

Yttrium Aluminum Oxide CAS NO 12005-21-9, commonly known as Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (YAG), is a synthetic crystalline material of significant industrial importance. Its exceptional thermal stability, optical clarity, and mechanical strength make it a cornerstone material in advanced manufacturing and technology sectors. This product is essential for industries requiring high-performance solid-state laser media, durable optical components, and specialized phosphor hosts.

Application

• Solid-State Laser Crystals: Serving as the host lattice, most notably for Nd:YAG lasers, which are widely used in medical devices, material processing, cutting, welding, and scientific research.
• Optical Components: Manufacture of lenses, windows, and substrates for demanding applications due to its high transparency, hardness, and resistance to thermal shock and chemical erosion.
• Phosphor Host Material: A key substrate for phosphors in lighting and display technologies, such as cathode ray tubes (CRTs) and white LEDs, often doped with rare-earth elements like cerium (Ce:YAG).
• Gemstone and Simulant: Used in jewelry as a synthetic diamond simulant (e.g., YAG can be colorless or doped to create various colors) and for other decorative crystalline applications.
• Advanced Ceramics: A component in high-performance structural ceramics and coatings that require excellent wear resistance and stability at elevated temperatures.
• Scintillation Detectors: Utilized in radiation detection and medical imaging equipment when doped with specific activators.

Basic Information

Product Name	Yttrium Aluminum Oxide
CAS No.	12005-21-9
Molecular Formula	Y3Al5O12
Molecular Weight	593.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Yttrium Aluminum Garnet; YAG; Yttrium Aluminate; Y3Al5O12; Yttrium Aluminum Oxide (Y3Al5O12); Aluminum Yttrium Oxide; Yttrium Aluminium Oxide; 12005-21-9
EINECS	234-454-9

Quality Control

Our Yttrium Aluminum Oxide is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase purity and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) spectroscopy for elemental analysis, to verify specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, crystal structure, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to protect the material from moisture and atmospheric contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Phase Purity (YAG)	≥ 99.9% (by XRD)
Assay (Y3Al5O12)	≥ 99.5%
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., 1-10 µm, 10-50 µm)
Specific Surface Area	Contact for details
Trace Metal Impurities (ICP)	< 100 ppm total
Loss on Ignition (LOI)	< 0.5%

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