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Ytterbium(III) nitrate hydrate, 99.9% (REO)
Description
Ytterbium(III) nitrate hydrate is used as a precursor of nanoscale coatings of carbon composites. The ytterbium +3 ion is used as a doping material in solid state lasers and double clad fiber lasers. It is also used to make yttrium-based surfactant mesophases, which has adsorbing as well as optically functional properties.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Color | White |
| Physical Form | Crystalline |
| Quantity | 10 g |
| UN Number | UN1477 |
| Merck Index | 14,10105 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 359.05 (Anhydrous) |
| Percent Purity | 99.9% |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Assay | (REO) |
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Safety and Handling
- Ytterbium(III) nitrate hydrate
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Oxidising solid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- P371+P380+P375-In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Ytterbium nitrate
RUO – Research Use Only
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