Ytterbium Chloride Hexahydrate Ybcl3 CAS 10035-01-5 10361-91-8

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• CAS No.: 10035-01-5, 10361-91-8
• Formula: Ybcl3,Ybcl3.6H2O
• Appearance: White Crystal
• Grade Standard: Industrial Grade
• Trademark: JinYu
• Origin: China

Product Description

Ytterbium(III) chloride hexahydrate
Molecular formula: YbCl3·6H2O
Molecular weight: 387.36
CAS NO. :10035-01-5
Appearance: White or colorless crystal, soluble in water and ethanol, delixing, sealed storage.
Ytterbium chloride, with the chemical formula YbCl3, is an important compound of the rare - earth element ytterbium.

Physical Properties
Anhydrous ytterbium chloride is a white crystalline powder. It has a certain crystal structure and a relatively high density.
The melting point of anhydrous ytterbium chloride is about 727°C, and it has a boiling point of around 1597°C.
It is highly soluble in water, and in aqueous solution, it dissociates into ytterbium ions (Yb³) and chloride ions (Cl). The aqueous solution is weakly acidic due to the hydrolysis of ytterbium ions.
Ytterbium chloride can react with some ligands to form coordination compounds. It can also participate in various chemical reactions under appropriate conditions, such as reactions with metal oxides or other salts.

Production Process
Ytterbium oxide (Yb2O3) is usually used as the raw material. It reacts with hydrochloric acid according to the following chemical equation: Yb2O3 + 6HCl = 2YbCl3 + 3H2O.
The ytterbium - oxide powder is slowly added to the hydrochloric - acid solution with stirring and heating. After the reaction is complete, an aqueous solution of ytterbium chloride is obtained. Through processes such as evaporation, concentration, and crystallization, the hydrate of ytterbium chloride can be obtained. To obtain anhydrous ytterbium chloride, the hydrate needs to be dehydrated under a suitable atmosphere, usually in a hydrogen - chloride - containing atmosphere, to prevent hydrolysis.

Application Areas
Optoelectronic Materials
Ytterbium chloride is widely used in the preparation of optoelectronic materials. For example, it can be used as a dopant in some optical fibers. Ytterbium - doped optical fibers have excellent optical - amplification properties and are widely used in optical - communication systems to improve the efficiency and quality of optical - signal transmission. In addition, it can also be used in the preparation of some luminescent materials, which can emit light of specific wavelengths under certain excitation conditions and have applications in fields such as display technology and lighting.
Catalysis
In the field of catalysis, ytterbium chloride can act as a catalyst or a component of a catalyst system. It shows catalytic activity in some organic - synthesis reactions, such as esterification reactions, Friedel - Crafts reactions, and hydrogenation reactions. It can promote the progress of reactions by providing active centers or affecting the reaction mechanism, thereby improving the reaction rate and selectivity.
Materials Science
It is used in the preparation of some special alloys and ceramic materials. Adding ytterbium chloride to alloys can improve the microstructure and mechanical properties of the alloys, such as enhancing their strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance. In ceramic materials, it can improve the sintering properties and thermal stability of ceramics, making the ceramic materials have better performance in high - temperature and other harsh environments.

Packaging and Storage
Ytterbium chloride is usually packaged in sealed plastic or glass bottles for laboratory - scale products. For industrial - scale products, they are often packaged in plastic - lined iron drums or large - capacity plastic containers to ensure the quality and stability of the product during storage and transportation.
It should be stored in a dry and cool environment to avoid contact with moisture and water vapor, which can cause hydrolysis of the compound. It should be stored separately from oxidizing agents and other substances that may react with it to ensure storage safety.

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Qingdao Jinyu Chemical Co., LTD,which is located in Qingdao City, China, with registered capital of RMB 10 million, is a dynamic chemical import and export enterprise with customer demand as its own responsibility. The founder has been engaged in the chemical industry for more than 20 years. With professional technical and marketing personnel, diversified cooperative factories with synthetic technology and efficient logistics management, we provide services to customers all over the world. After years of hard work, we have selected a number of excellent chemical production cooperative enterprises in China. These enterprises have their own advantages in different chemical synthesis fields. They have passed the strict inspection of suppliers by many customers and formed a long-term and stable strategic partnership with customers. With our partners' excellent equipment, well-trained employees and mature technology, we also continue to provide customers with more products.

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