Yttrium(III) Nitrate Hexahydrate Description
Yttrium(III) Nitrate Hexahydrate is applied in ceramics, glass, and electronics. High purity grades are the most important materials for tri-bands Rare Earth phosphors and Yttrium-Iron-Garnets, which are very effective microwave filters. Yttrium(III) Nitrate Hexahydrate is a highly water-soluble crystalline Yttrium source for uses compatible with nitrates and lower (acidic) pH. Yttrium(III) nitrate is an inorganic compound, a salt with the formula Y(NO3)3. The hexahydrate is the most common form commercially available.
Yttrium(III) Nitrate Hexahydrate Specification
Certificate of Analysis
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Product Code
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NO39-4N
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NO39-3N
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NO39-2N
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Grade
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99.99%
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99.9%
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99%
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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
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Y2O3/TREO (% min.)
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99.99
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99.9
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99
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TREO (% min.)
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29
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29
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29
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Rare Earth Impurities
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ppm max.
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% max.
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% max.
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La2O3/TREO
CeO2/TREO
Pr6O11/TREO
Nd2O3/TREO
Sm2O3/TREO
Eu2O3/TREO
Gd2O3/TREO
Tb4O7/TREO
Dy2O3/TREO
Ho2O3/TREO
Er2O3/TREO
Tm2O3/TREO
Yb2O3/TREO
Lu2O3/TREO
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30
30
10
20
10
5
5
10
10
20
15
5
20
5
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0.030
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.005
0.005
0.010
0.001
0.005
0.030
0.030
0.001
0.005
0.001
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0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.10
0.05
0.05
0.30
0.30
0.03
0.03
0.03
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Non-Rare Earth Impurities
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ppm max.
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% max.
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% max.
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Fe2O3
SiO2
CaO
Cl-
CuO
NiO
PbO
Na2O
K2O
MgO
Al2O3
TiO2
ThO2
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10
100
100
300
10
5
10
10
15
15
50
50
20
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0.002
0.030
0.02
0.050
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0.01
0.05
0.05
0.10
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Yttrium(III) Nitrate Hexahydrate Application
Yttrium(III) Nitrate Hexahydrate is applied in ceramics, glass, and electronics.
Ceramics and Phosphors: Yttrium(III) nitrate hexahydrate is used as a precursor in the production of yttrium-doped ceramics and phosphors. Yttrium-based materials are essential for creating high-performance phosphors used in cathode ray tube (CRT) displays, flat-panel displays, and fluorescent lamps.
Catalysis: Yttrium compounds, including yttrium(III) nitrate, are employed as catalysts in various chemical reactions, such as in the synthesis of organic compounds and polymerization processes.
Fuel Cells: Yttrium-stabilized zirconia (YSZ), derived from yttrium(III) nitrate hexahydrate, is used as an electrolyte material in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) due to its high ionic conductivity at elevated temperatures.
Laser Crystals: Yttrium-aluminum-garnet (YAG) crystals doped with yttrium ions are used as laser gain media for producing high-powered solid-state lasers, such as Nd:YAG lasers, which find applications in materials processing, laser cutting, and medical procedures.
Superconductors: Yttrium(III) nitrate hexahydrate is used in the synthesis of high-temperature superconductors, specifically yttrium barium copper oxide (YBCO) superconductors. These materials exhibit zero electrical resistance at relatively high temperatures and have applications in electronics and power transmission.
Metallurgy: Yttrium-based alloys are utilized in the aerospace and metallurgical industries to improve the high-temperature performance and mechanical properties of materials, such as steel and aluminum alloys.
Electronics: Yttrium(III) nitrate hexahydrate and yttrium-based compounds are used as dopants and additives in electronic materials and devices, including semiconductors and phosphors for LED displays.
Materials Research: Yttrium(III) nitrate hexahydrate is used in scientific research and materials development across various disciplines, including chemistry, physics, and materials science.
Biotechnology: Yttrium compounds are explored for their potential applications in biotechnology, including the labeling of biomolecules for fluorescence-based assays and imaging.
Glass and Ceramics: Yttrium oxide, derived from yttrium(III) nitrate hexahydrate, is used as a component in the production of high-temperature-resistant ceramics and glass for specialized applications.
