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Yttrium fluoride is a high-purity rare earth compound known for its exceptional optical, chemical, and thermal stability properties. It is widely used in laser technology, phosphors, optical coatings, and specialized ceramics due to its superior efficiency in high-performance applications. This compound plays a crucial role in advanced imaging systems, fiber optics, and scientific research, ensuring reliable functionality in demanding environments.
Product Overview
Yttrium fluoride (YF3) is a chemically stable compound, typically appearing as a gray-white powder or crystals at room temperature. Its relative density is 4.01, and it is insoluble in water and only sparingly soluble in dilute acids. The compound has a large bandgap (>10 eV) and stable chemical properties. Trivalent yttrium (Y3+) can be replaced by other trivalent rare-earth ions without the need for charge compensation. YF3 is mildly toxic with no significant irritation to the skin or eyes and exhibits low accumulation properties. The synthesis methods include microwave-assisted solubility synthesis and solid-state reaction methods.
Product Features
- Chemical Stability:Strong chemical stability, resistant to various chemical reactions.
- Large Bandgap:Has a large bandgap, making it suitable for electronic and optical applications.
- Low Toxicity:A low-toxicity substance, with no significant irritation to the skin or eyes.
- Ease of Synthesis:Can be synthesized through various methods, including microwave-assisted synthesis and solid-state reactions.
Applications
- Display Technology:Used in display technologies to improve image brightness and clarity.
- Energy-saving Lamps:Employed in energy-efficient lamps to enhance energy efficiency.
- Biological Marker Materials:Used as marker materials in the biomedical field.
- Chemical and Biological Sensors:Applied in the development of chemical and biological sensors.
- OLED Devices:Acts as an electronic injection layer to improve OLED device performance.
- Dielectric Materials:Yttrium fluoride doping enhances the dielectric properties of barium strontium titanate.
- Anti-reflection Coatings:YF3 thin films are widely used in substrate anti-reflection coatings.
- Optical Fibers:Used in the manufacturing of fluoride glass optical fibers.
- Optical Rotatory Glass:Plays an important role in optical rotatory glass applications.
- Laser Materials:Used in rare-earth crystal laser materials to enhance laser performance.
- Carbon Electrodes in Arc Lamps:Applied in the production of carbon electrodes for arc lamps.
- Metal Yttrium Production:Serves as a material in the production of metal yttrium.
| Technical Parameters | Values |
| Molecular Formula | YF3 |
| CAS Number | 13709-49-4 |
| Molar Mass | 145.9 |
| Appearance | White powder |
| Melting Point | 1387℃ |
| Boiling Point | 2230℃ |
