Description

Ytterbium(III) Nitrate Pentahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element ytterbium, serving as a critical precursor for advanced materials and research. Its primary value lies in providing a highly soluble and reactive source of ytterbium ions (Yb³⁺) for precise synthesis and doping applications. This compound is essential for industries and research institutions focused on phosphors, optical glasses, catalysts, and specialized chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes.

Application

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Production: A key dopant for creating upconversion phosphors and materials used in lasers, LEDs, and display technologies.
• Optical Glass and Fiber Manufacturing: Used to dope specialty glasses and optical fibers to modify refractive index and enhance performance in telecommunications and laser systems.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and petroleum refining processes.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a volatile precursor for depositing thin films of ytterbium oxide or other ytterbium-containing compounds in semiconductor and coating applications.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A fundamental starting material for synthesizing novel ytterbium complexes, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other advanced materials.
• Doping Agent for Ceramics: Employed to introduce ytterbium into ceramic matrices to improve specific electronic or structural properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ytterbium(III) Nitrate Pentahydrate
CAS No.	35725-34-9
Molecular Formula	Yb(NO₃)₃·5H₂O
Molecular Weight	449.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Ytterbium trinitrate pentahydrate; Ytterbium nitrate (Yb(NO3)3) pentahydrate; Nitric acid, ytterbium(3+) salt, pentahydrate; Ytterbium(III) nitrate 5-hydrate; Ytterbium nitrate hydrate; Yb(NO3)3·5H2O; Ytterbium nitrate (YbN3O9) pentahydrate
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Quality Control

Our Ytterbium(III) Nitrate Pentahydrate is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure compliance with high-purity standards, including assessment of ytterbium content and control of heavy metal impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and specific test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of moisture from the air, which can affect product quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow crystals
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (Yb(NO₃)₃·5H₂O)	≥ 99.9%
Ytterbium (Yb) Content	≥ 38.5%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001%
Other Rare Earth Elements	≤ 0.1%
Solubility (in water)	Clear, complete solution

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