Description

Ytterbium Phosphate is an inorganic compound of significant interest in advanced material science and specialized industrial applications. Its unique properties, derived from the rare earth element ytterbium, make it a valuable precursor and functional component in high-tech sectors. This material is primarily sought by manufacturers and research institutions in the fields of phosphors, specialty glass, and ceramic engineering. It serves as a critical raw material for developing materials with specific optical and electronic characteristics.

Application

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Production: Acts as a key dopant or host material in the synthesis of phosphors for lighting, displays, and radiation detection.
• Specialty Glass and Optical Coatings: Used to modify the refractive index, durability, and specific light absorption properties of advanced optical glasses and thin-film coatings.
• Ceramic and Dielectric Composites: Incorporated into ceramic formulations to enhance thermal stability, electrical insulation, and other functional properties for electronic components.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst support in specialized chemical synthesis and petroleum refining processes.
• Solid-State Electrolytes: Investigated for use in developing components for solid oxide fuel cells and other advanced energy storage/conversion devices.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new material properties, quantum computing components, and sensor technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ytterbium Phosphate
CAS No.	13759-80-3
Molecular Formula	O4PYb (Commonly represented as YbPO4)
Molecular Weight	279.93 g/mol (for YbPO4)
Synonyms	Phosphoric acid, ytterbium(3+) salt (1:1); Ytterbium(III) phosphate; Ytterbium orthophosphate; YbPO4; Ytterbium monophosphate; Tris(ytterbium) phosphate; Ytterbium phosphate (YbPO4)
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Quality Control

Our Ytterbium Phosphate is produced and handled under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profiles (including other rare earth elements), and physical characteristics. Our quality protocols are designed to meet the exacting requirements of advanced material manufacturing and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and carbon dioxide. Store away from incompatible materials such as strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (YbPO4 basis)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (Ytterbium content)	≥ 44.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (1-50 µm typical)
Rare Earth Impurities (Total)	≤ 0.1 %

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