CAS 13709-49-4 Yttrium Fluoride - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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Yttrium Fluoride

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Catalog Number

ACM13709494-2

CAS Number

13709-49-4

Product Name

Yttrium Fluoride

Structure

Category

Optical Coatings

Synonyms

YTTRIUM FLUORIDE;YTTRIUM(III) FLUORIDE;yttriumfluoride(yf3);yttriumtrifluoride;Yttrium fluoride 99;YTTRIUM(III) FLUORIDE99.9%;YTTRIUM FLUORIDE, ANHYDROUS, POWDER, 99. 99%;YTTRIUM (III) FLUORIDE, ANHYDROUS, 99.9% (METALS BASIS)

Description

Yttrium Fluoride is widely applied in metallurgy, ceramics, glass, and electronics. HHigh purity grades are the most important materials for tri-bands Rare Earth phosphors and , which are very effective microwave filters. Yttrium Fluoride also can be used for the production of metallic Yttrium, thin films, glasses and ceramics. Yttrium is used in the production of a large variety of synthetic garnets, and Yttria is used to make Yttrium Iron Garnets, which are very effective microwave filters.

IUPAC Name

trifluoroyttrium

Molecular Weight

146g/mol

Molecular Formula

YF3

Canonical SMILES

F[Y](F)F

InChI Key

RBORBHYCVONNJH-UHFFFAOYSA-K

Boiling Point

19.5ºCat760mmHg

Melting Point

1387ºC

Purity

96%

Density

4.01g/mL

Solubility

Insoluble in water, moderately soluble in strong mineral acids

Appearance

White

Application

Yttrium Fluoride is a white fine crystalline powder that finds its purpose in various advanced applications due to its unique properties. This compound is essential in the production of anti-reflective coatings and the synthesis of luminescent bio-imaging probes. As an insoluble source of yttrium, it plays a critical role in oxygen-sensitive applications, particularly in metal production. Yttrium Fluoride is utilized in creating ceramics for crucibles used in processing molten reactive metals, and it's indispensable in the manufacture of computer displays, automotive fuel sensors, and fluorescent phosphors. Additionally, it serves as a vital component in producing metallic yttrium, as well as in the development of thin films, glasses, and ceramics, making it a versatile material in various high-tech industries.

Storage

Room temperature, dry

EC Number

237-257-5

Exact Mass

145.90100

Hazard Statements

Xn: Harmful;Xi: Irritant;

Safety Description

26-37/39

Stability

Slightly hygroscopic