Ytterbium foil, 0.1mm (0.004in) thick, 99.9% (REO), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Used for phosphors, ceramic capacitors, ferrite devices, pulsed lasers and catalysts. Use in improving the strength and mechanical properties of stainless steel. Used in Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) processes, including thermal and electron-beam (e-beam) evaporation, for the preparation of thin films.

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.

• Packaged under argon

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7440-64-4
• Molecular Formula: Yb
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 173.05
• MDL Number: MFCD00011286
• InChI Key: NAWDYIZEMPQZHO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: unii-mnq4o4wsi1, hydride, mnq4o4wsi1, foil, 3n, yterbio, ingot, powder, ii ion, chips, 3n, ingot, 3n
• PubChem CID: 23992
• ChEBI: CHEBI:33381
• IUPAC Name: ytterbium
• SMILES: [Yb]

• Quantity: 25 x 25 mm
• UN Number: UN3178
• Solubility Information: It reacts slowly with water and is soluble in dilute acids.
• Percent Purity: 99.9%
• Odor: Odorless
• Packaging: Mylar under Argon
• Weight: ≈0.43g/25x25mm
• Form: Foil
• Assay: (REO)
• Chemical Name or Material: Ytterbium foil, 0.1mm (0.004 in.) thick

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302+H312+H332-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H260-H228 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Flammable solid.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 4.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	231-173-2
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	Packaged under argon
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only