Description

Ytterbium(3+) Orthoborate is a high-purity inorganic compound of significant interest in advanced material science and specialty chemical synthesis. This rare earth borate is valued for its unique optical and catalytic properties, making it a critical precursor for research and industrial applications. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the electronics, photonics, and chemical catalyst sectors.

Application

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Production: Acts as a key dopant or host material in the synthesis of advanced phosphors for displays, lighting, and anti-counterfeiting inks.
• Specialty Glass and Ceramics: Used as an additive to modify the refractive index, thermal stability, and optical characteristics of technical glasses and ceramic composites.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst support in specialized organic synthesis and petrochemical processes due to its Lewis acid properties.
• Electronic Material Fabrication: Employed in the deposition of thin films for semiconductors and other electronic components.
• Solid-State Laser Crystals: Utilized as a doping agent in the growth of laser crystals for specific wavelength applications.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for investigating the chemistry and material science of rare earth borates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ytterbium(3+) Orthoborate
CAS No.	14104-97-3
Molecular Formula	B3O9Yb3 or YbBO3
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Ytterbium Borate; Ytterbium(III) Borate; Ytterbium Orthoborate; Triborato(3-) ytterbium(3+); YbBO3; Ytterbium Metaborate (common trade name); Ytterbium Triborate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ytterbium(3+) Orthoborate is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including purity assay and trace metal analysis, to ensure it meets exacting research and industrial-grade specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with your technical requirements.

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, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ytterbium content)	≥ 99.9% (Trace Metals Basis)
Purity (YbBO3)	≥ 99.5%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable

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