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Yttrium(III) oxide

99.999% trace metals basis

• Synonym(s): Yttria
• Linear Formula: Y₂O₃
• CAS Number: 1314-36-9
• Molecular Weight: 225.81
• EC Number: 215-233-5
• MDL number: MFCD00011473
• UNSPSC Code: 12352303
• eCl@ss: 38160202
• PubChem Substance ID: 24852300
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• Assay: 99.999% trace metals basis
• form: powder
• greener alternative product characteristics: Design for Energy Efficiency; Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.
• sustainability: Greener Alternative Product
• mp: 2410 °C (lit.)
• density: 5.01 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• greener alternative category: Enabling
• SMILES string: O=[Y]O[Y]=O
• InChI: 1S/3O.2Y
• InChI key: SIWVEOZUMHYXCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

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Application

• Yttrium(III) oxide: Employed extensively in the manufacture of yttrium aluminum garnets, which are used in various laser systems. It also serves as a host lattice for phosphor materials used in white LED lighting. Additionally, yttrium oxide is utilized in making glass with high temperature and shock resistance, which is essential for aerospace applications (Sigma-Aldrich, CAS 1314-36-9).

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves