Description

Ytterbium Fluoride (CAS NO 13760-80-0) is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element ytterbium, valued for its unique optical and electronic properties. This compound is essential for advanced material science and manufacturing processes requiring precise chemical composition. It is primarily utilized by industries involved in specialty glass, optical coatings, and phosphor manufacturing, where its specific fluoride characteristics are critical.

Application

• Optical Fiber and Laser Glass Doping: A key dopant for modifying the refractive index and creating active laser media in fluoride-based glasses.
• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Production: Used as a raw material in the synthesis of upconversion phosphors and other advanced luminescent materials.
• Thin Film Deposition (Chemical Vapor Deposition - CVD): Serves as a precursor for depositing ytterbium-containing films in microelectronics and optical coatings.
• Catalyst Research and Development: Employed in specialized organic synthesis and petroleum cracking catalysts due to its Lewis acidity.
• Ceramic and Composite Materials: An additive to enhance the thermal and mechanical properties of advanced technical ceramics.
• Nuclear Industry Applications: Investigated for use in control rods and shielding materials due to ytterbium's neutron absorption cross-section.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ytterbium Fluoride
CAS No.	13760-80-0
Molecular Formula	F3Yb
Molecular Weight	230.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Ytterbium(III) fluoride; Ytterbium trifluoride; Ytterbium fluoride (YbF3); Ytterbium fluoride (1:3); Trifluoroytterbium; Ytterbium fluoride, anhydrous; Ytterbium fluoride powder
EINECS	237-354-2

Quality Control

Our Ytterbium Fluoride is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets high-purity standards, with trace metal impurities controlled to ppm levels. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply consistency and technical reliability for your critical 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). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and incompatible with strong acids and strong bases. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (YbF3)	≥ 99.9%
Assay (Ytterbium)	≥ 73.0%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (customizable)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1%
Non-Rare Earth Metals (Fe, Ca, etc.)	≤ 50 ppm (each)

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