Yb
Heavy Rare Earth Elements
Ytterbium
Ytterbium is used in fiber optic technology as a dopant in specialized optical fibers. It is also valuable as a radiation source and in atomic frequency standards.
Atomic #
70
Atomic Wt
173.04
CAS #
7440-64-4
Purity
99+%
Available Forms
Oxide
Powder
Ingot
Purity Grades
99.0%
99.9%
Applications
Semiconductor
- ✓Fiber optic technology
- ✓Radiation sources
Optical & Display
- ✓Atomic clocks
Technical Specifications
| Melting Point | 819°C |
| Boiling Point | 1196°C |
| Density | 6.965 g/cm³ |
Storage Requirements
Store in sealed containers.
Packaging Options
- •500g bottles
- •1kg bottles
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