Description

Ytterbium(III) Chloride Hydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element ytterbium, widely recognized for its utility in advanced material synthesis and research. Its consistent quality and reliable performance make it a critical precursor for developing specialized optical, electronic, and catalytic materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of phosphor production, fiber optic doping, and organic synthesis catalysis.

Application

• Optical Material Synthesis: A key dopant for manufacturing upconversion phosphors, laser crystals, and specialty optical glasses.
• Fiber Optic Technology: Used in the production of high-performance, ytterbium-doped fiber amplifiers (YDFAs) for telecommunications and industrial lasers.
• Catalysis: Serves as a Lewis acid catalyst in various organic synthesis reactions, including Friedel-Crafts acylations and aldol condensations.
• Research & Development: A fundamental starting material in academic and industrial labs for exploring new rare earth compounds and their physical properties.
• Electronic Ceramics: Employed in the formulation of advanced dielectric and piezoelectric materials.
• Biomedical Imaging: Investigated as a component in contrast agents and luminescent probes for bio-imaging applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ytterbium(III) Chloride Hydrate
CAS No.	19423-87-1
Molecular Formula	Cl3Yb·xH2O
Molecular Weight	279.40 (anhydrous basis) + x(18.02)
Synonyms	Ytterbium trichloride hydrate; Ytterbium chloride (YbCl3) hydrate; Ytterbium(3+) chloride hydrate; Ytterbium chloride, hydrated; YbCl3·xH2O; Rare earth chloride (Ytterbium); Ytterbium(III) chloride, hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ytterbium(III) Chloride Hydrate is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay determination by titration and trace metal analysis by ICP. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, this material must be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ytterbium(III) Chloride)	≥ 99.9% (anhydrous basis)
Purity (Yb/TREM)	≥ 99.99%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Insoluble Matter in Water	≤ 0.01%
Chloride Content	Contact for details
Rare Earth Impurities (ICP)	≤ 100 ppm total
Non-Rare Earth Impurities (ICP)	≤ 50 ppm total

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