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Ytterbium Oxide (Yb2O3)

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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

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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

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