Description

Ytterbium-Edta is a high-purity coordination compound formed from ytterbium (III) ions and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). This specialized chelate is valued for its stability and specific reactivity, making it a critical precursor and reagent in advanced material science and research. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and researchers in the fields of optical materials, catalysis, and as a dopant for specialized phosphors and lasers.

Application

• Optical Material Production: Acts as a key dopant for manufacturing advanced laser crystals, optical fibers, and upconversion phosphors.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a standard or complexing agent in spectroscopic analysis and trace metal determination.
• Semiconductor Industry: Employed in the doping of specific semiconductor materials to modify electrical or luminescent properties.
• Medical Research: Investigated for potential applications in medical imaging and as a component in experimental contrast agents.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for studying lanthanide chemistry, coordination complexes, and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ytterbium-Edta
CAS No.	14947-76-3
Molecular Formula	C10H12N2O8Yb
Molecular Weight	449.27 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Ytterbium(III) EDTA Complex; Ytterbium EDTA Chelate; EDTA Ytterbium Salt; Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Ytterbium(III) Salt; Yb-EDTA; Ytterbium Edetate; 2,2',2'',2'''-(Ethane-1,2-diyldinitrilo)tetraacetic acid ytterbium(3+) salt
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Quality Control

Our Ytterbium-Edta is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity and performance, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ytterbium content)	≥ 99.0% (Typical 99.5%)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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