Description

Ytterbium Nitrate is an inorganic salt of the rare earth element ytterbium, commonly supplied as a hydrate. This compound serves as a high-purity precursor for advanced materials and specialty chemical synthesis, valued for its specific luminescent and catalytic properties. It is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the electronics, optics, and chemical research sectors seeking reliable, high-quality rare earth reagents.

Application

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Production: A key raw material for doping into host lattices to create phosphors used in LEDs, display screens, and anti-counterfeiting inks.
• Catalyst Research & Development: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst promoter in specialized organic synthesis and petroleum cracking processes.
• Optical Glass and Fiber Manufacturing: Used as a doping agent to modify the refractive index and other optical properties of specialty glasses and fibers.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a precursor for depositing ytterbium-containing thin films in semiconductor and coating applications.
• Laboratory Reagent: Utilized in analytical chemistry and academic research as a standard or reactant in inorganic synthesis.
• Nuclear Industry: Finds application in certain nuclear reactor control and shielding materials due to ytterbium's neutron absorption characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ytterbium Nitrate
CAS No.	13768-67-7
Molecular Formula	Yb(NO3)3·xH2O
Molecular Weight	383.01 (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Ytterbium(III) nitrate; Nitric acid, ytterbium(3+) salt; Ytterbium trinitrate; Yb(NO3)3; Ytterbium nitrate hydrate; Rare earth nitrate
EINECS	237-374-6

Quality Control

Our Ytterbium Nitrate is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay (Ytterbium oxide content), purity, and trace metal impurities. Our quality protocols are designed to meet the exacting standards of industrial 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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under dry conditions to prevent caking and degradation. For long-term storage, consider using a desiccator or inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to colorless crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (as Yb2O3)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (Yb(NO3)3 basis)	≥ 99.5%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 100 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Other Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1% (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.