Description

Yittrium Fluoride (A Little Fluoride) is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula YF₃, known for its high thermal and chemical stability. This material is crucial for applications requiring exceptional optical clarity, chemical inertness, and specific luminescent properties. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the optical, electronics, and advanced ceramics industries seeking high-purity specialty chemicals.

Application

• Optical Coatings & Lenses: Used as a thin-film coating material for lenses, mirrors, and optical components to enhance durability and reduce reflection.
• Phosphors & Luminescent Materials: Serves as a host matrix for rare-earth dopants in phosphors for displays, lighting (LEDs), and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Ceramic & Glass Manufacturing: An additive in the production of specialty glasses and advanced ceramics to modify refractive index and improve chemical resistance.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Employed as a precursor in CVD processes to deposit yttrium fluoride films for semiconductor and optical applications.
• Metallurgy: Acts as a flux or additive in metal alloying and welding processes.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D for developing new materials with tailored optical and electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Yittrium Fluoride (A Little Fluoride)
CAS No.	13981-88-9
Molecular Formula	YF₃
Molecular Weight	145.90 g/mol
Synonyms	Yttrium(III) fluoride; Yttrium trifluoride; YF3; Yttrium fluoride (YF3); Yttrium fluoride, anhydrous; Yttrium fluoride powder
EINECS	237-772-5

Quality Control

Our Yittrium Fluoride is produced under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets stringent purity and physical property specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and other critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Incompatible with strong acids and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (YF₃)	≥ 99.9%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (customizable)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 100 ppm
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 100 ppm

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