MSE PRO™ 3N (99.9%) Ytterbium Fluoride (YbF₃) Pieces (1-6mm) Evaporation Materials

Ytterbium Fluoride (YbF₃) is a white crystalline solid. It is used as a radio-opaque agent in the dental industry under X-ray examination to aid in the identification of fillings. Evaporated under vacuum, it is usually used for the production of IR lasers and filters.

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Name	Ytterbium Fluoride
Chemical Formula	YbF₃
CAS #	13760-80-0
SKU#	TA8302: 50g TA8303: 100g TA8304: 500g
Molecule Weight (g/mol)	230.04
Color/Appearance	White, Crystalline Solid
Purity	≥99.9%, 3N
Melting Point (°C)	1,157
Theoretical Density (g/cm³)	8.2
Thermal Evaporation Techniques	Boat: Mo
Temp. (°C) for Given Vap. Press. (Torr)	10^-4: ~800
E-Beam Crucible Liner Material	Tantalum, Molybdenum

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References

Frustrated magnetism in a 2-D ytterbium fluoride. Inorganic Chemistry 58, no. 18 (2019): 12152-12156.

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