Description

Ytterbium is a soft, malleable, and lustrous rare earth metal belonging to the lanthanide series, identified by CAS NO 14269-78-4. It is valued for its unique electronic and magnetic properties, making it a critical component in advanced technological and research applications. This high-purity material is essential for industries focused on electronics, specialized metallurgy, and cutting-edge scientific research.

Application

• Dopant for Optical Fibers and Lasers: Used to amplify signals in fiber-optic communication systems and in solid-state lasers for medical and industrial cutting.
• Metallurgical Additive: Enhances the grain refinement, strength, and electrical properties of stainless steel and other non-ferrous alloys.
• γ-ray Source: Serves as a radiation source in portable X-ray machines and for non-destructive testing in industrial settings.
• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a catalyst in polymerization, hydrogenation, and other organic reactions.
• Electronic and Semiconductor Industry: Used in the production of memory devices, sensors, and other electronic components.
• Research and Development: A fundamental material in academic and industrial research for studying lanthanide chemistry and physics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ytterbium
CAS No.	14269-78-4
Molecular Formula	Yb
Molecular Weight	173.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Ytterbium metal; Ytterbium element; Ytterbium-174; Ytterbium foil; Ytterbium powder; Ytterbium ingot; Ytterbium shot; Ytterbium turnings
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ytterbium is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metallic impurities, and other critical parameters. Our quality systems are designed to meet the exacting standards of advanced manufacturing and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere such as argon in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Due to its pyrophoric nature in powder form, appropriate safety measures must be observed. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Silvery metallic pieces or powder
Assay (Ytterbium)	≥ 99.9% (99.99% available)
Identification (ICP-OES)	Conforms
Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1% total
Non-Rare Earth Metallic Impurities	Contact for details
Oxide Content	≤ 0.5%

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