Ytterbium oxide
Yb₂O₃ for special ceramics, laser technology and electronics applications
Ytterbium oxide (Yb₂O₃) is a rare earth oxide of high technical relevance. The white to slightly pink powder has a wide range of applications in optical systems, high-performance ceramics and laser technology. PROJECTOR supplies ytterbium oxide in technical and high-purity quality - individually packaged and quickly available for industrial customers in Germany and Western Europe.
Typical applications of ytterbium oxide
In laser technology, ytterbium oxide is used for doping YAG or other laser crystals. Nd:Yb lasers are considered efficient and stable, especially in material processing and medical technology. Ytterbium oxide is also suitable for the production of special ceramics used in high-temperature processes, thermal barrier coatings and ion-conducting materials. In the electronics industry, ytterbium oxide is increasingly being tested as a dielectric or for phosphor-based applications in displays and lighting technology.
Typical areas of application:
- Solid-state lasers (e.g. Yb:YAG, Yb:KYW)
- Sintered ceramics and high-performance ceramics
- Thermal coatings & protective layers
- Phosphors for LED technology
Technical features:
- White to slightly pink powder
- Crystal structure: cubic
- Melting point: approx. 2345 °C
- Insoluble in water, soluble in mineral acids
- Purity grades: standard 99.9 %, optional 99.99 %
Technical specifications:
- Chemical formula: Yb₂O₃
- Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS-NR.): 1314-37-0
- EC Index Number (EC No.): 215-234-0
Why PROJECTOR is your supplier partner:
As an experienced ytterbium oxide supplier, PROJECTOR provides companies in the laser technology, ceramics and research industries with readily available batches. Our customer advisors in Duisburg (NRW) enable individual delivery quantities and the fastest possible delivery.
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