Description

Ytterbium Carbonate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element ytterbium. This compound is a critical precursor material for advanced manufacturing and research, valued for its unique chemical and physical properties. It is essential for industries involved in specialty glass, phosphors, catalysts, and electronic ceramics, where precise material composition is paramount for performance.

Application

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Production: A key raw material for manufacturing phosphors used in display technologies, lighting (LEDs), and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Specialty Glass and Optical Fibers: Used as a doping agent to modify the refractive index and other optical properties of glasses for lasers and telecommunications.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for catalysts in organic synthesis and petroleum refining processes.
• Electronic Ceramics: Employed in the production of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) and other advanced electronic components.
• Research & Development: A fundamental starting material in academic and industrial laboratories for exploring new materials science and chemistry.
• Dopant for Crystal Growth: Used in the synthesis of single crystals for solid-state lasers and scintillators.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ytterbium Carbonate
CAS No.	5895-52-3
Molecular Formula	Yb2(CO3)3 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	639.15 (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Carbonic acid, ytterbium(3+) salt (3:2); Ytterbium(3+) carbonate; Ytterbium sesquicarbonate; Diterbium tricarbonate; Ytterbium(III) carbonate; Yb2(CO3)3
EINECS	227-572-9

Quality Control

Our Ytterbium Carbonate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets exacting purity and consistency standards. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay (Ytterbium oxide content), impurity profiles, and physical characteristics.

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) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation. Keep away from incompatible substances such as strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Yb2O3)	≥ 44.0 %
Purity (Ytterbium, Yb)	≥ 99.9% (REO basis)
Loss on Ignition	≤ 35.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Other Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1 % (Total)
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable

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