CAS 7440-64-4 Ytterbium - Catalysts / Alfa Chemistry

Synonyms

Yb; Ytterbium, wire reel, 50mm, diameter 1.0mm, square section, 99.9%; Ytterbium, wire reel, 200mm, diameter 1.0mm, square section, 99.9%; Ytterbium, plasma standard solution, Specpure(R), Yb 10,000microg/ml; Ytterbium, lump, 50g, max. size 25mm, 99.9%; YB2; I14-101278; Ytterbium, powder, 500 max. part. size (micron), weight 20 g, purity 99.9%; Ytterbium, powder, max. particle size 500 micron, weight 10 g, purity 99.9%; Ytterbium, chunks, 99.9% trace metals basis;

IUPAC Name

ytterbium;

Molecular Weight

173.054g/mol

Molecular Formula

Yb;

Canonical SMILES

[Yb];

InChI

InChI=1S/Yb;

InChI Key

NAWDYIZEMPQZHO-UHFFFAOYSA-N;

Storage

Flammables area

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

231-173-2

Exact Mass

173.939g/mol

Heavy Atom Count

Monoisotopic Mass

173.939g/mol

Topological Polar Surface Area

0A^2

UNII

MNQ4O4WSI1

Application

Ytterbium is integral to advancements in fiber amplifier and fiber optic technologies, playing a crucial role in various lasing applications. This versatile metal increases in electrical resistance under high stress, making it ideal for stress gauges used in monitoring ground deformations from seismic events and nuclear explosions. As a dopant, ytterbium enhances the grain refinement, strength, and mechanical properties of stainless steel, proving useful in both industrial and niche dental applications. Additionally, it contributes to thermal barrier system bond coatings on substrates like nickel and iron. Ytterbium-169 is significant as a radiation source for portable X-ray machines and is utilized in nuclear medicine. Though commercial use is limited, ytterbium shows promise in forming strong steel alloys, its oxides being instrumental in laser production and synthetic gemstone creation. Further, it serves in phosphors, ceramic capacitors, ferrite devices, pulsed lasers, and catalysts, and facilitates thin film preparations in Physical Vapor Deposition processes.

January 23, 2025

Essential for Advanced Research Applications

We used Alfa Chemistry's Ytterbium metal chips in laser technology research. It enhanced fiber optic systems and proved invaluable in stress testing, offering reliable data under high-stress conditions. Highly recommend for scientific advancements!