Description

Yttrium(III) Chloride Hydrate is an inorganic salt of the rare earth element yttrium, widely recognized for its role as a versatile precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its high purity and consistent quality are critical for ensuring the performance and reliability of downstream products in high-tech industries. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the fields of phosphors, ceramics, catalysis, and specialized glass production.

Application

• Phosphor Manufacturing: A key raw material for producing red phosphors used in cathode ray tubes (CRTs), LEDs, and fluorescent lamps.
• Ceramics & Superconductors: Acts as a dopant and sintering aid in advanced ceramics, including yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) for thermal barrier coatings and in high-temperature superconductor research.
• Catalysis: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis, polymerization reactions, and petroleum refining processes.
• Specialty Glass & Fiber Optics: Used to modify the refractive index and enhance the durability of optical glasses and fibers.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a precursor for depositing yttrium-containing thin films in semiconductor and coating applications.
• Research & Development: A fundamental starting material in academic and industrial laboratories for exploring new materials chemistry and rare earth applications.
• Medical Imaging: Utilized in the synthesis of contrast agents and other compounds for diagnostic imaging technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Yttrium(III) Chloride Hydrate
CAS No.	12741-05-8
Molecular Formula	YCl3·xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 195.26 g/mol (hydrate weight varies)
Synonyms	Yttrium trichloride hydrate; Yttrium chloride hydrate; YCl3 hydrate; Yttrium(3+) chloride hydrate; Trichloroyttrium hydrate; Yttrium chloride (YCl3), hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Yttrium(III) Chloride Hydrate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the required specifications for purity, metal content, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific results are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements, including those for research and high-purity industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, this material must be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Yttrium content)	≥ 99.9% (REO basis)
Purity (YCl3·xH2O)	≥ 99.9%
Water Content (LOD)	Specified per grade
Chloride Content	Conforms to theoretical
Rare Earth Impurities	< 0.1% (total)
Insoluble Matter	< 0.01%

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