Ytterbium(III) nitrate hydrate, 99.9% (REO), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Ytterbium(III) nitrate hydrate is used as a precursor of nanoscale coatings of carbon composites. The ytterbium +3 ion is used as a doping material in solid state lasers and double clad fiber lasers. It is also used to make yttrium-based surfactant mesophases, which has adsorbing as well as optically functional properties.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• MDL Number: MFCD00149883

• Color: White
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 50 g
• UN Number: UN1477
• Merck Index: 14,10105
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 359.05 (Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 99.9%
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Assay: (REO)
• Chemical Name or Material: Ytterbium(III) nitrate hydrate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Ytterbium(III) nitrate hydrate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Oxidising solid Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
• P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
• P371+P380+P375-In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Ytterbium nitrate

RUO – Research Use Only