Yttrium (III) Fluoride Powder

YF₃, 98 - 99.99% pure

Yttrium fluoride powder (YF₃) is an inorganic compound with strong chemical stability, and good optical transparency in specific wavelength bands.

Yttrium fluoride has been gaining attention in various fields due to its unique properties, such as high thermal stability, optical characteristics, and its use in production of advanced materials.

One of the main uses of yttrium fluoride powder is in the development of optical coatings. Yttrium fluoride is a highly transparent material in the ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Yttrium fluoride powder is commonly used in the production of coatings for lenses, mirrors, and other optical components.

Yttrium fluoride-based phosphors are also used in energy-efficient lighting technologies, such as LED lights.

Yttrium fluoride is used as a host material for rare-earth elements. When excited by light or electrical energy, these compounds emit specific wavelengths, contributing to the production of vibrant and efficient displays.

Yttrium fluoride powder is also employed in the production of advanced ceramics and specialty glasses. When incorporated into ceramic materials, yttrium fluoride helps improve their mechanical strength, thermal stability, and resistance to wear.

It is also used in chemical synthesis and catalysis.

Properties:

   Formula                                               YF₃

   CAS#                                                    13709-49-4

   Color/Form                                         White Powder (5 μm up to 1 mm)

   Formula Weight                                 145.90 gm/mol

   Elemental Analysis Yttrium (Y)        ≥ 59.72%

   Density                                                 4.01 gm/cm³

   Melting Point                                       1387^oC

   Boiling point                                         2230^oC

   Sensitivity                                             Hygroscopic

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