Description

Yttrium Citrate is a high-purity, water-soluble coordination compound of the rare earth element yttrium and citric acid. This specialized material is valued for its unique chemical and physical properties, making it a critical precursor in advanced material synthesis and research. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, catalysis, and specialty chemical sectors seeking consistent quality and reliable supply.

Application

• Phosphor and LED Manufacturing: A key raw material for synthesizing yttrium-based phosphors, such as yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG), used in displays, lighting, and laser technologies.
• Catalyst Research & Development: Serves as a precursor or catalyst component in organic synthesis and polymerization processes due to its Lewis acidic properties.
• Ceramic & Glass Additives: Used to modify the properties of specialty ceramics and optical glasses, enhancing thermal stability and refractive index.
• Biomedical Research: Investigated for potential applications in medical imaging and as a component in experimental contrast agents or drug delivery systems.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a source material for depositing thin films of yttrium oxide or other yttrium-containing compounds on substrates.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and trace element detection.

Basic Information

Product Name	Yttrium Citrate
CAS No.	63938-20-5
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Citric acid, yttrium salt; Yttrium(III) citrate; Tris(citrato)yttrium; Yttrium citrate hydrate; Yttrium citrate complex; Y-Citrate; Yttrium tri-citrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Yttrium Citrate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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 after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (Yttrium Content)	≥ 99.9% (trace metals basis)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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