Description

Ytterbium Nitride is an inorganic compound of significant interest in advanced material science and electronics. Its unique properties make it a valuable precursor for specialized thin-film deposition and semiconductor research. This material is primarily utilized by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the electronics, photonics, and high-performance ceramics sectors. We supply high-purity grades to meet the stringent demands of these innovative industries.

Application

• Semiconductor Fabrication: Used as a dopant source or precursor material in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for advanced electronic components.
• Phosphor & Luminescent Materials: Acts as a key component in the synthesis of specialized phosphors for lighting, display technologies, and optoelectronic devices.
• High-Performance Ceramics: Employed as an additive to enhance the thermal and mechanical properties of structural and functional ceramics.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a catalyst or catalyst support in various chemical synthesis and energy conversion reactions.
• Thin-Film Coatings: Serves as a target material for physical vapor deposition (PVD) to create wear-resistant or optically functional coatings.
• Solid-State Chemistry & Research: A fundamental material for academic and industrial research into novel nitride compounds and their properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ytterbium Nitride
CAS No.	24600-77-9
Molecular Formula	YbN
Molecular Weight	192.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Ytterbium(III) nitride; Nitridoytterbium; YbN; Ytterbium mononitride; Ytterbium nitrogen(-3) anion; Azanylidyneytterbium
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ytterbium Nitride is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including purity assay and impurity profiling via techniques like X-ray diffraction (XRD) and inductively coupled plasma (ICP). A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

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 under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. Handle and open containers only in a controlled, dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder or crystalline solid
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Purity (YbN Basis)	≥ 99.9% (99.99% available)
Metallic Impurities (ICP)	≤ 100 ppm total
Oxygen Content	≤ 0.5%
Particle Size	Customizable (-100 mesh, -325 mesh, etc.)

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