Description

Ytterbium(III) Oxalate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element ytterbium. This compound is valued for its role as a specialized precursor in advanced material synthesis and research applications. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the electronics, catalysis, and phosphor industries.

Application

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing ytterbium-doped phosphors used in lasers, LED lighting, and display technologies.
• Catalyst Research & Development: Employed in the study and development of specialized catalysts for organic synthesis and petrochemical processes.
• Electronic Ceramics & Glass: Used as a doping agent to modify the electrical and optical properties of specialty ceramics and glasses.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a precursor for depositing thin films of ytterbium oxide or other ytterbium-containing compounds.
• Analytical & Research Reagent: Utilized in academic and industrial research laboratories as a standard or reagent in various chemical studies.
• Additive in Optical Fibers: Can be used in the fabrication of specialty optical fibers to alter refractive index and other properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ytterbium(III) Oxalate
CAS No.	51373-68-3
Molecular Formula	Yb2(C2O4)3•xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 610.14 g/mol (Contact for hydrated form details)
Synonyms	Ytterbium Oxalate; Diytterbium Trioxalate; Ytterbium(3+) Oxalate; Oxalic Acid, Ytterbium(3+) Salt; Ytterbium Sesquioxalate; Yb Oxalate; Ytterbium Trioxalate; Rare Earth Oxalate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ytterbium(III) Oxalate is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We provide material with typical purities suitable for industrial and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific results for assay, impurity content, and physical characteristics are available upon request.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking or decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (Yb2O3 basis)	≥ 44.0 %
Purity (Yb2(C2O4)3)	≥ 99.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Other Rare Earths	≤ 0.5 %

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