Description

Ytterbium Phosphide CAS NO 12037-71-7 is an inorganic compound belonging to the rare earth phosphide family. This material is valued in advanced industrial and research applications for its distinct semiconductor and luminescent properties. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the electronics, optoelectronics, and materials science sectors seeking specialized dopants or precursor materials.

Application

• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Used as a dopant or precursor material in the fabrication of specialized semiconductor devices.
• Optoelectronics Research: Investigated for potential use in light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and other photonic components due to its luminescent characteristics.
• Thin Film Deposition: Serves as a source material in physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes for creating functional coatings.
• Catalysis Development: Explored as a catalyst or catalyst support in specific high-temperature chemical reactions.
• Solid-State Physics Studies: Employed in academic and industrial research to study magnetic, electrical, or optical properties of rare earth compounds.
• Specialty Alloy Production: Acts as an additive to modify the properties of certain advanced metal alloys.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ytterbium Phosphide
CAS No.	12037-71-7
Molecular Formula	YbP
Molecular Weight	205.01 g/mol
Synonyms	Ytterbium(III) phosphide; Phosphanylidyneytterbium; Ytterbium monophosphide; YbP
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Quality Control

Our Ytterbium Phosphide is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including purity assay and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. The container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black crystalline pieces or powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ytterbium content)	≥ 99.9% (Metals basis)
Purity (YbP)	≥ 99.5%
Trace Metals Analysis (ICP-MS)	≤ 500 ppm total
Oxygen Content	≤ 1.0%
Particle Size (Typical)	-100 mesh (or as requested)

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