Ytterbium Oxide (Yb2O3)

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Ytterbium Oxide (Yb2O3)

Categories Rare earth, Ytterbium

Additional information

Item Number	OX70
Product Name	Ytterbium Oxide (Yb2O3)
CAS Number	1314-37-0
M. F.	Yb2O3
Purity	99%; 99.9%; 99.99% (REO)
Form*	P, ST

Description:

Ytterbium Oxide (Yb₂O₃) is a white to yellowish powder that represents the most stable oxide form of ytterbium. As a rare earth compound, it exhibits excellent thermal stability, optical properties, and catalytic activity.

Chemical Formula: Yb₂O₃
Molar Mass: 394.08 g/mol
Melting Point: ~2,355°C (4,271°F)
Density: 9.17 g/cm³
Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in strong acids

Applications:

Optical and Laser Materials

Laser Crystal Dopant:
- Used in ytterbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Yb:YAG) lasers for industrial and medical applications
- Enables high-efficiency solid-state lasers (1.03 µm wavelength)
Optical Coatings:Improves refractive index in specialty glasses and lenses

Electronics and Semiconductors

High-k Dielectric Material:Used in advanced semiconductor devices
Thermal Barrier Coatings:Enhances performance of gas turbine engines

Catalysis and Chemical Processes

Catalyst Support:Used in petroleum refining and organic synthesis
Hydrogen Storage:Investigated for improving hydrogen storage materials

Nuclear Applications

Neutron Absorption:Acts as a neutron poison in nuclear reactors
Radiation Shielding:Incorporated into specialized ceramics and glasses

Biomedical Applications

MRI Contrast Agents:Potential use in magnetic resonance imaging
Biolabeling:Explored for fluorescent markers in biochemical assays

Ceramics and Specialty Materials

Coloring Agent:Imparts yellow-green hues to ceramics and glass
High-Temperature Superconductors:Used in research on advanced superconducting materials