Description

Yttrium Perchlorate is an inorganic salt of yttrium and perchloric acid, primarily utilized as a specialized precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its high solubility and reactivity make it a valuable starting material for producing high-purity yttrium-based compounds. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of phosphors, ceramics, and catalysis, where precise control over yttrium content is critical.

Application

• Phosphor Manufacturing: A key precursor for synthesizing yttrium oxide-based phosphors used in LED lighting, display screens, and scintillation detectors.
• Advanced Ceramics: Serves as a doping agent or sintering aid in the production of yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) and other high-performance technical ceramics.
• Catalyst Research: Used in the preparation of yttrium-containing catalysts for organic synthesis and petroleum refining processes.
• Thin Film Deposition: A potential source material for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or spray pyrolysis to create yttrium oxide thin films for optical and electronic coatings.
• Laboratory Synthesis: Employed as a high-purity reagent in research laboratories for the preparation of novel yttrium complexes and materials.
• Specialty Glass: Can be used to introduce yttrium into glass formulations to modify refractive index, thermal stability, and radiation resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Yttrium Perchlorate
CAS No.	14017-56-2
Molecular Formula	Y(ClO4)3 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 457.26 g/mol (Contact for hydrated form details)
Synonyms	Perchloric acid, yttrium(3+) salt; Yttrium(III) perchlorate; Yttrium tris(perchlorate); Yttrium perchlorate hydrate; Y(ClO4)3; Yttrium perchlorate hexahydrate (common hydrate form)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Yttrium Perchlorate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and absence of critical impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, trace metal analysis, and other relevant parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store in a cool, dry place under controlled humidity conditions. For long-term stability, consider storage under an inert atmosphere to minimize oxidation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents and organic compounds.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Y2O3 basis)	≥ 99.9%
Water Content (LOD)	Contact for details
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.05%
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	Contact for details

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