Description

Yttrium Ethylenediaminetetra(Methylenephosphonic Acid) is a highly specialized organophosphonate complex where yttrium is chelated by a powerful phosphonic acid ligand. This compound is valued for its unique combination of rare earth metal properties with the exceptional scale inhibition and metal ion sequestration capabilities of phosphonates. It is primarily sought by industrial chemists and process engineers in sectors requiring advanced water treatment, specialized catalysis, or high-performance material synthesis where control over yttrium ion activity is critical.

Application

• Advanced Water Treatment: Acts as a high-performance scale inhibitor and dispersant in industrial cooling water, boiler water, and reverse osmosis systems, particularly effective against calcium, barium, and iron scales.
• Catalysis & Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic reactions and polymerization processes, leveraging the Lewis acidity of yttrium.
• Functional Material Production: Used in the synthesis of advanced ceramics, phosphors, and other inorganic materials where yttrium incorporation is required in a controlled, soluble form.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Functions as a key component in formulations for metal cleaning, pickling, and plating baths to control metal ion precipitation and improve bath stability.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Employed in downhole scale control applications in the oil and gas industry to prevent mineral scale formation in harsh conditions.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying rare earth coordination chemistry and developing new metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or functional complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Yttrium Ethylenediaminetetra(Methylenephosphonic Acid)
CAS No.	122436-39-9
Molecular Formula	C10H28N2O12P4Y (Typical for Y-EDTMP complex)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Yttrium EDTMP; Yttrium(III) EDTMP; Y-EDTMP; Yttrium Ethylenediamine Tetra(Methylene Phosphonate); Yttrium-EDTMP Chelate; Ethylenediaminetetra(methylenephosphonato)yttrate; Yttrium complex with EDTMP; Aquatreat Y-EDTMP (example trade name)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Yttrium Ethylenediaminetetra(Methylenephosphonic Acid) is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure consistent composition, purity, and performance. Key parameters including yttrium content, phosphonate content, and pH are verified. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to slightly hazy solution or hygroscopic solid
Identification (IR)	Complies
Yttrium (Y) Content	Contact for details
Active Content (as EDTMP)	Contact for details
pH (as supplied)	Contact for details
Density / Solubility	Contact for details

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