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Ytterbium(III) oxide, 99.9% (REO)
Description
Ytterbium(III) oxide is being applied to numerous fiber amplifier and fiber optic technologies. High purity Ytterbium Oxide are widely applied as a doping agent for garnet crystals in lasers a important colorant in glasses and porcelain enamel glazes.. As Ytterbium Oxide has a significantly higher emissivity in the infrared range a higher radiant intensity is obtained with Ytterbium-based payloads.
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
| Melting Point | 2227°C |
| Physical Form | Sintered Lump |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Assay Percent Range | 99.9% (REO) |
| Solubility Information | Insoluble in water,moderately soluble in strong mineral acids. |
| Formula Weight | 394.08 |
| Density | 9.2 g/mL |
| Chemical Name or Material | Ytterbium oxide |
RUO – Research Use Only
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