Description

Ytterbium Boride is a high-purity inorganic compound belonging to the rare earth boride family, known for its exceptional thermal stability and electrical properties. This advanced material is critical for applications demanding high-temperature performance and specific electronic characteristics. It serves as a key component for research institutions and industrial manufacturers in sectors such as advanced ceramics, semiconductor doping, and high-temperature metallurgy.

Application

• As a refractory material and additive in advanced ceramics and cermets for high-temperature environments.
• In the production of specialized thermionic cathodes and other electronic emission components.
• As a dopant or precursor in semiconductor research and thin-film deposition processes.
• For manufacturing wear-resistant coatings and surface treatments in demanding industrial applications.
• Utilized in scientific research as a model material for studying the properties of rare earth borides.
• As a potential catalyst or catalyst support in specific high-temperature chemical synthesis reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ytterbium Boride
CAS No.	12008-33-2
Molecular Formula	YB6 (primary), YbB2, YbB4, YbB12, YbB66 (other stoichiometries exist)
Molecular Weight	Varies by stoichiometry (e.g., YB6 ~ 202.11 g/mol)
Synonyms	Ytterbium hexaboride; Ytterbium boride (YB6); Ytterbium(3+) boride; YB6; Ytterbium diboride; Ytterbium tetraboride; Ytterbium dodecaboride; Rare earth boride
EINECS	234-542-6

Quality Control

Our Ytterbium Boride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis for elemental purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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 tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture and air. Incompatible with strong acids and organic solvents; store separately from such materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black powder or crystalline solid
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Purity (Ytterbium basis)	≥ 99.5% (metal basis)
Purity (Ytterbium Boride, YB6)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (or as specified)
Trace Metals (ICP)	< 1000 ppm total
Oxygen Content	< 1.0%
Boron Content	Balance

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