Description

Yttrium Nitrate Hexahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element yttrium, widely used as a critical precursor material. Its primary value lies in delivering a soluble and reactive source of yttrium ions for advanced material synthesis and chemical processes. This compound is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the electronics, catalysis, phosphor, and ceramic industries, where precise material composition is paramount.

Application

• Phosphor Manufacturing: A key raw material for producing yttrium-based phosphors (e.g., YAG:Ce) used in LEDs, display screens, and lighting.
• Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for yttrium oxide and other yttrium-containing catalysts in petroleum refining and organic synthesis.
• Advanced Ceramics & Superconductors: Used in the synthesis of yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) for thermal barrier coatings, solid oxide fuel cells, and high-temperature superconductors.
• Glass & Optical Materials: Imparts specific optical properties and increases the refractive index and chemical durability of specialty glasses.
• Research & Development: A fundamental starting material in academic and industrial labs for exploring new materials and chemical processes.
• Thin Film Deposition: Employed in chemical solution deposition (CSD) techniques to create thin films for electronic and optical devices.

Basic Information

Product Name	Yttrium Nitrate Hexahydrate
CAS No.	13494-98-9
Molecular Formula	Y(NO3)3·6H2O
Molecular Weight	383.01 g/mol
Synonyms	Yttrium(III) nitrate hexahydrate; Nitric acid, yttrium(3+) salt, hexahydrate; Yttrium trinitrate hexahydrate; Yttrium nitrate (Y(NO3)3) hexahydrate
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Quality Control

Our Yttrium Nitrate Hexahydrate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA), including assay and impurity profiles, is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent caking and decomposition. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents and combustible substances.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to colorless crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Yttrium Nitrate Hexahydrate)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (Y2O3 basis)	≥ 99.99% (4N)
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 50 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 100 ppm total
Solubility (in water)	Clear, colorless solution

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