Ytterbium metal | Yb powder | CAS 7440-64-4 | Rare earth material

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  • Ytterbium metal | Yb powder | CAS 7440-64-4 | Rare earth material

Short Description:

Metal ytterbium powder is used in cemented carbide, non-ferrous metal additives, hydrogen storage matrix materials, and the production of reducing agents for other metals.

We can supply high purity 99.9%.

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Brief introduction
Product name: Ytterbium
Formula: Yb
CAS No.: 7440-64-4
Particle size: -200mesh
Molecular Weight: 173.04
Density: 6570 kg/m³
Melting point: 824 °C
Appearance: Grey black
Package: 1kg/bag or as you required

Specification

Grade 99.99%D 99.99% 99.9% 99%
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Yb/TREM (% min.) 99.99 99.99 99.9 99.9
TREM (% min.) 99.9 99.5 99 99
Rare Earth Impurities ppm max. ppm max. % max. % max.
Eu/TREM
Gd/TREM
Tb/TREM
Dy/TREM
Ho/TREM
Er/TREM
Tm/TREM
Lu/TREM
Y/TREM		 10
10
30
30
30
50
50
50
30		 10
10
10
20
20
50
50
50
30		 0.003
0.003
0.003
0.003
0.003
0.003
0.03
0.03
0.05		 0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.3
0.3
0.3
Non-Rare Earth Impurities ppm max. ppm max. % max. % max.
Fe
Si
Ca
Al
Mg
W
Ta
O
C
Cl		 100
50
100
50
50
50
50
500
50
50		 500
100
500
100
100
100
100
1000
100
100		 0.15
0.01
0.05
0.01
0.01
0.05
0.01
0.15
0.01
0.01		 0.18
0.02
0.05
0.03
0.03
0.05
0.03
0.2
0.03
0.02

Application

  1. Lasers: Ytterbium is widely used in solid-state lasers, especially in ytterbium-doped materials such as Yb:YAG (ytterbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet) and Yb:glass. These lasers are known for their high efficiency and excellent beam quality, suitable for materials processing, medical procedures, and telecommunications applications. Ytterbium lasers are particularly suitable for cutting, welding, and marking metals and other materials.
  2. Nuclear Technology: Ytterbium is used in nuclear technology because of its neutron-absorbing properties. Ytterbium-175 is a stable isotope that is used in certain types of radiation shielding and as a neutron capture agent in nuclear reactors. Ytterbium’s ability to absorb neutrons makes it valuable in improving the safety and efficiency of nuclear power generation.
  3. Alloying agent: Ytterbium is used as an alloying agent for various metals to improve their mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. It is often added to aluminum and magnesium alloys to increase their strength and durability. These alloys containing ytterbium are used in aerospace, automotive, and military applications where performance and reliability are critical.
  4. Optical devices: Ytterbium compounds are used to produce optical devices, including optical fiber and photonic applications. Ytterbium-doped fibers are used in high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers, helping to advance telecommunications and high-speed data transmission. Ytterbium’s unique optical properties make it a valuable material for developing next-generation optical technologies.

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2) Confidentiality agreement can be signed

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FAQ

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Payment terms

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Lead time

≤25kg: within three working days after payment received. ＞25kg: one week

Sample

Available, we can provide small free samples for quality evaluation purpose!

Package

1kg per bag fpr samples, 25kg or 50kg per drum, or as you required.

Storage

Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

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