Description

Ytterbium is a soft, malleable, and lustrous rare earth metal belonging to the lanthanide series. Its unique electronic configuration and properties make it a critical material for advanced technological applications. This high-purity metal is essential for industries focused on solid-state physics, specialized alloys, and radiation source production.

Application

• Dopant for Solid-State Lasers and Phosphors: Used in ytterbium-doped YAG (Yttrium Aluminum Garnet) and other host crystals for high-power and high-efficiency laser systems.
• Stainless Steel and Special Alloy Additive: Enhances grain refinement, mechanical strength, and oxidation resistance in metallurgical applications.
• Gamma Radiation Source: The isotope Yb-169 is utilized in portable non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment and industrial radiography.
• Pressure Sensor Manufacturing: Employed in thin-film strain gauges due to its significant electrical resistance change under pressure.
• Atomic Clock Research: Serves as a reference in next-generation optical lattice clocks for unparalleled timekeeping precision.
• Chemical Research & Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or reagent in organic synthesis and fundamental chemical studies.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Ytterbium
CAS No.	7440-64-4
Molecular Formula	Yb
Molecular Weight	173.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Ytterbium metal; Ytterbium element; Ytterbium-174; Ytterbium lump; Ytterbium ingot; Ytterbium pieces; Ytterbium foil; Ytterbium powder; Ytterbium wire; Ytterbium shot; Ytterbium turnings; Ytterbium slug; Ytterbium sputtering target; Ytterbium evaporation material; Ytterbium granule
EINECS	231-173-2

Quality Control

Our Ytterbium is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis, including Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) and Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES), to verify purity and trace metallic impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its nature of being easily oxidized, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Silvery metallic lump / pieces
Assay (Ytterbium, by difference)	≥ 99.9% (3N), 99.99% (4N), 99.999% (5N)
Trace Rare Earth Impurities (ICP-MS)	< 100 ppm total
Major Metallic Impurities (Fe, Ni, Cr, etc.)	< 50 ppm total
Oxygen Content	< 500 ppm
Nitrogen Content	< 100 ppm
Packaging	Vacuum-sealed in polyethylene bag under argon, placed in a sealed steel can or glass bottle.

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