Ytterbium Oxide Yb2O3 Powder

Product Properties

Product: Ytterbium Oxide  
Formula: Yb2O3
Purity:99.9999%(6N) ,99.999%(5N), 99.99%(4N),99.9%(3N) ( Yb2O3/REO)
CAS No.: 1314-37-0
Molecular Weight: 394.08
Density: 9200 kg/m3
Melting point: 2,355° C
Appearance: White powder

 
Specification of Ytterbium Oxide  
 
Product Code7090709170937095
Grade99.9999%99.999%99.99%99.9%
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION    
Yb2O3 /TREO (% min.)99.999999.99999.9999.9
TREO (% min.)99.9999999
Loss On Ignition (% max.)0.50.511
Rare Earth Impuritiesppm max.ppm max.ppm max.% max.
Tb4O7/TREO
Dy2O3/TREO
Ho2O3/TREO
Er2O3/TREO 
Tm2O3/TREO
Lu2O3/TREO
Y2O3/TREO		0.1
0.1
0.1
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.1		1
1
1
5
5
1
3		5
5
10
25
30
50
10		0.005
0.005
0.049
0.012
0.01
0.05
0.004
Non-Rare Earth Impuritiesppm max.ppm max.ppm max.% max.
Fe2O3
SiO2
CaO
Cl-
NiO
ZnO
PbO		1
10
10
30
1
1
1		3
15
15
100
2
3
2		5
50
100
300
5
10
5		0.002
0.013
0.02
0.05
0.001
0.002
0.001

 

Application of Ytterbium Oxide  

  • Ceramics and Glass: Adding ytterbium oxide to ceramics and glass can improve their mechanical and thermal properties. It enhances the material’s durability and resistance to thermal shock, making it suitable for use in various demanding applications, including aerospace and high-temperature industrial processes.

  • Materials Science Research: Ytterbium oxide is utilized in the synthesis of advanced materials, including high-temperature superconductors and other exotic compounds. Its unique electronic structure and high thermal stability make it an interesting subject for research in materials science, aiming to discover new materials with novel properties for electronics, magnetism, and energy applications.

  • Medical Imaging and Therapy: There’s ongoing research into the use of ytterbium oxide nanoparticles in medical imaging and therapy. Due to its ability to absorb X-rays efficiently, Yb₂O₃ nanoparticles can enhance contrast in X-ray imaging and computed tomography (CT) scans. Furthermore, ytterbium isotopes have potential applications in radiation therapy for cancer treatment.

  • Coatings: Ytterbium oxide coatings are investigated for their potential use in protecting materials from oxidation and corrosion at high temperatures. Such coatings could be beneficial for extending the life and performance of components in jet engines, gas turbines, and other high-temperature applications.