Ytterbium(III) fluoride, anhydrous, REacton™, 99.9% (REO), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Ytterbium(III) fluoride is used in making laser crystal. It is used in ceramics, glass, phosphors. It is also used in used in the preparation and study of fluorinated glasses. It is used as catalysts in alkylation, hydrogenation, and polymerization.

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 13760-80-0
• Molecular Formula: F3Yb
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 230.04
• MDL Number: MFCD00049615
• InChI Key: XASAPYQVQBKMIN-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• Synonym: ytterbium 3+ trifluoride, ytterbium 3+ ion trifluoride, acmc-209ceg, ytterbium iii ; fluoride, fluoride, fluoride, yb, fluoride, ytterbium iii fluoride, anhydrous trace rare earth metals basis 10g
• PubChem CID: 21694467
• IUPAC Name: ytterbium(3+);trifluoride
• SMILES: [F-].[F-].[F-].[Yb+3]

• Melting Point: 1157°C
• Physical Form: Lump/Powder
• Quantity: 50 g
• UN Number: UN3288
• Solubility Information: Soluble moderately in strong mineral acids. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 230.04
• Percent Purity: 99.9%
• Grade: Reacton™
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 8.2 g/mL
• Assay: (REO)
• Chemical Name or Material: Ytterbium(III) fluoride, Anhydrous

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H331-H302-H312-H315-H319-H335 Toxic if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	237-354-2
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only