Ytterbium(III) nitrate pentahydrate
| Ytterbium(III) nitrate pentahydrate | |
| Product No | NRE-300320 |
| CAS | 35725-34-9 |
| Purity | 99.9% |
| APS | 1 µm (can be customized) |
| Formula | Yb(NO3)3.5H2O |
| Molecular Weight | NA |
| Density | NA |
| Color | NA |
| Melting Point | NA |
| Boiling Point | NA |
Ytterbium(III) nitrate pentahydrate Powder
Ytterbium(III) nitrate pentahydrate (Yb(NO₃)₃·5H₂O) is a rare earth compound with several important applications across various fields. Here’s an overview of its key applications:
Material Science
Ytterbium-Based Materials:
Deployment: Used in the synthesis of ytterbium-based compounds and materials.
Applications:
High-Performance Alloys: Production of high-strength alloys for aerospace and other demanding applications.
Ytterbium-Doped Materials: Key component in creating ytterbium-doped materials used in lasers and optical devices.
Nanomaterials:
Deployment: Used in the preparation of ytterbium nanoparticles and other nanostructures.
Applications:
Advanced Nanomaterials: Utilized in electronic devices, sensors, and other high-tech applications.
Optical and Laser Technologies
Laser Materials:
Deployment: Ytterbium nitrate is a precursor for ytterbium-doped laser materials.
Applications:
Solid-State Lasers: Ytterbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Yb) and other laser hosts for high-power and high-efficiency lasers used in industrial cutting, medical treatments, and scientific research.
Phosphors:
Deployment: Used in the production of phosphors for various optical applications.
Applications:
Display Technologies: Components in phosphor materials for screens and displays.
Catalysis
Chemical Reactions:
Deployment: Ytterbium compounds, including those derived from ytterbium nitrate, can act as catalysts or catalyst precursors.
Applications:
Organic Synthesis: Catalysis in organic reactions, such as polymerizations and other chemical transformations.
Industrial Catalysts: Used in industrial processes to improve reaction rates and selectivity.
Biomedical Applications
Medical Imaging:
Deployment: Ytterbium compounds are used in imaging technologies.
Applications:
MRI Contrast Agents: Ytterbium-based compounds can be employed as contrast agents in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Drug Delivery:
Deployment: Used in research for developing drug delivery systems.
Applications:
Targeted Delivery: Potential use in systems designed for controlled and targeted release of therapeutic agents.
Electronic and Photonic Devices
Semiconductors:
Deployment: Ytterbium compounds are utilized in the development of semiconductor materials.
Applications:
Optoelectronics: Components for electronic and optoelectronic devices, such as lasers and detectors.
Research and Development
Material Research:
Deployment: Used in the study and development of new materials.
Applications:
Ytterbium-Containing Compounds: Research into new applications for ytterbium-containing materials and their properties.
Catalytic Studies:
Deployment: Employed in studies related to catalytic processes.
Applications:
Catalyst Development: Investigation of new catalytic systems and mechanisms.
