Description

Ytterbium(III) Sulfate 99.99+% is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element ytterbium. This compound is critical for applications demanding exceptional material consistency and minimal metallic impurities. It is primarily utilized in advanced material science, specialized chemical synthesis, and as a precursor for high-performance phosphors. The product is supplied with a guaranteed purity of 99.99% (4N) and is identified by CAS No. 13469-97-1.

Application

• Optical Material & Phosphor Precursor: A key starting material for manufacturing ytterbium-doped laser crystals, optical fibers, and upconversion phosphors used in medical imaging and security inks.
• Catalyst Research: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst component in specialized organic synthesis and petroleum cracking processes.
• Electronic Ceramics: Used in the formulation of advanced dielectric materials and other electronic components.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a high-purity source material for depositing ytterbium-containing thin films.
• Analytical & Research Reagent: Used as a standard in analytical chemistry and in fundamental research on lanthanide chemistry and properties.
• Specialty Glass Manufacturing: Incorporated to modify the refractive index and other optical properties of specialty glasses.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ytterbium(III) Sulfate 99.99+%
CAS No.	13469-97-1
Molecular Formula	Yb2(SO4)3 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	634.26 (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Ytterbium(3+) sulfate; Ytterbium sesquisulfate; Disulfuric acid, ytterbium(3+) salt (3:2); Ytterbium trisulfate; Ytterbium sulfate (Yb2(SO4)3); Ytterbium(III) sulphate; Ytterbium sulfate octahydrate; Yb2(SO4)3•8H2O
EINECS	236-705-5

Quality Control

Our Ytterbium(III) Sulfate 99.99+% is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and trace metal content, ensuring it meets the stringent requirements for research and high-tech manufacturing. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay results and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of moisture from the air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Yb2(SO4)3)	≥ 99.99%
Purity (Ytterbium basis)	≥ 44.0%
Loss on Drying	Contact for details
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Other Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 100 ppm (total)
Fe, Ca, Ni, Pb (each)	≤ 10 ppm

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