Description

Yttrium Antimonide is an inorganic intermetallic compound with significant utility in advanced materials science and electronics. This material is valued for its distinct semiconducting and thermoelectric properties, which are critical for next-generation technological applications. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, optoelectronics, and thermoelectric device industries for development and prototyping.

Application

• Thermoelectric Materials: A key component in the research and fabrication of high-efficiency thermoelectric generators for waste heat recovery.
• Semiconductor Research: Used as a precursor or dopant material in the development of novel III-V and narrow-bandgap semiconductor compounds.
• Infrared (IR) Optoelectronics: Investigated for potential use in infrared detectors and sensors due to its specific electronic band structure.
• Advanced Alloys: Serves as an additive to enhance the properties of specialized metallic alloys for high-temperature applications.
• Solid-State Physics Studies: A model compound for academic and industrial research into intermetallic bonding, crystal growth, and electronic transport phenomena.
• Catalysis: Explored as a catalyst or catalyst support in certain specialized chemical synthesis processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Yttrium Antimonide
CAS No.	12186-97-9
Molecular Formula	YSb
Molecular Weight	210.67 g/mol
Synonyms	Yttrium(III) antimonide; Antimony yttrium alloy; YSb; Yttrium antimony; Yttrium monotelluride (common misnomer, clarify); Yttrium-antimony compound
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Yttrium Antimonide is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, crystalline phase, and metallic impurities is provided with every shipment to support your research and 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 moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) for long-term storage to prevent surface oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black crystalline pieces or powder
Identification (XRD)	Complies with standard pattern for YSb
Purity (Metallic Basis)	≥ 99.9% (99.9% min)
Yttrium (Y) Content	41.8% ± 0.5%
Antimony (Sb) Content	58.2% ± 0.5%
Crystal Phase	Single phase, cubic (NaCl-type structure)
Particle Size (Typical)	-100 mesh, or as requested
Trace Metallic Impurities (ICP-MS)	≤ 1000 ppm total

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