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Ytterbium(III) fluoride
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Ytterbium(III) fluoride is an inorganic compound primarily used in the production of specialized optical glasses, lasers, and fiber optics. This chemical is identified by CAS number 13760-80-0 and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies Ytterbium(III) fluoride from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90035203
- CAS Number
- 13760-80-0
- IUPAC Name
- trifluoroytterbium
- EC Number
- 237-354-2
- Exact Mass
- 230.9341
- SMILES
- F[Yb](F)F
- InChIKey
- XASAPYQVQBKMIN-UHFFFAOYSA-K
- InChI
- InChI=1S/3FH.Yb/h3*1H;/q;;;+3/p-3
- PubChem CID
- 83711
Synonyms
- YbF3
- Ytterbium (III) fluoride (~5 nm)
- Ytterbium fluoride
- Ytterbium fluoride (YbF3)
- Ytterbium fluoride, granular, <=1.6 mm
- Ytterbium trifluoride
- ytterbium(3+) trifluoride
- Ytterbium(III) fluoride anhydrous
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Melting Point
- 1157 °C
- Boiling Point
- 2200 °C at 760 mmHg
Source: PubChem CID 83711 (PAC Chemical Database)
Frequently asked questions
What is Ytterbium(III) fluoride used for?
Ytterbium(III) fluoride is primarily used as a dopant in optical fibers, a component in specialized glass, and as a precursor for other ytterbium compounds.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Ytterbium(III) fluoride?
The chemical formula is YbF3 and the molecular weight is 230.04 g/mol.
How should Ytterbium(III) fluoride be stored?
It should be stored in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container to prevent moisture absorption.
What grade of Ytterbium(III) fluoride is available?
Please contact our sales team to confirm the current purity grades and specifications available for this product.
Can Molekula supply Ytterbium(III) fluoride in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply this product in quantities ranging from small research amounts to large-scale bulk orders.
What documentation comes with the order?
Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.