Description

Yttrium Hydride is an inorganic compound of significant industrial interest, primarily valued for its unique hydrogen storage and neutron moderation properties. This material is crucial for advanced applications where controlled hydrogen release or specific nuclear characteristics are required. Key industries that utilize this product include nuclear technology, hydrogen storage systems, and specialized metallurgy for alloy modification.

Application

• Neutron Moderation and Shielding in nuclear reactor control systems and research facilities.
• Solid-State Hydrogen Storage medium for clean energy applications and fuel cell technology.
• Chemical Precursor for synthesizing other yttrium-based compounds and advanced ceramics.
• Metallurgical Additive for alloy production, where it acts as a hydrogen source or grain refiner.
• Research & Development in materials science for studying metal hydride properties and hydrogen embrittlement.
• Gettering Applications to scavenge oxygen or other impurities in high-vacuum or semiconductor processing environments.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Yttrium Hydride
CAS No.	13598-57-7
Molecular Formula	YH2 / YH3 (variable)
Molecular Weight	89.91 g/mol (Y) + Hx
Synonyms	Yttrium Dihydride; Yttrium(III) Hydride; Yttrium Trihydride; Yttrium Hydrogen Compound; Y-H; YH2; YH3; Hydridoyttrium
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Yttrium Hydride is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. All material is characterized for critical parameters including hydrogen content, phase purity, and particle size distribution. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. The container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture ingress and oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder or lumps
Identification (XRD)	Complies
Assay (Yttrium content)	≥ 95.0 %
Hydrogen Content	Specified per grade
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details
Trace Metals (ICP-OES)	≤ 1000 ppm total
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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