Description

Ytterbium Sulfide is an inorganic compound belonging to the rare earth chalcogenide family, valued for its unique optical and electronic properties. This material is essential for advanced research and development in fields requiring precise control over luminescence and semiconductor behavior. Key industries that utilize this compound include optoelectronics, solid-state physics, and materials science for the development of novel phosphors, thin-film devices, and catalysts.

Application

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Development: Used as a dopant or host material in the research and production of specialized phosphors for displays, lighting, and radiation detection.
• Solid-State Electronics: Investigated for use in thin-film transistors, memory devices, and other semiconductor components due to its specific electronic structure.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst support in specialized chemical synthesis and petroleum refining processes.
• Infrared Optical Materials: Explored for applications in infrared windows, lenses, and sensors because of its transmission properties in specific IR regions.
• Solid-State Laser Host: Potential use as a host matrix for laser-active ions in the development of new solid-state laser systems.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A critical raw material for fundamental research in inorganic chemistry, condensed matter physics, and new material discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ytterbium Sulfide
CAS No.	12039-20-2
Molecular Formula	Yb2S3
Molecular Weight	442.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Diytterbium trisulfide; Ytterbium(III) sulfide; Ytterbium sesquisulfide; Ytterbium sulfide (Yb2S3); Rare earth sulfide; Ytterbium sulphide; Yb2S3
EINECS	234-888-3

Quality Control

Our Ytterbium Sulfide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of 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 every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to standard pattern
Purity (Yb2S3 basis)	≥ 99.9%
Rare Earth Impurities (ICP)	≤ 0.1%
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details

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