Yttrium(III) oxide, REacton™, 99.99% (REO), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Yttriium(III) oxide is used to make phosphors for color TV tubes, yttrium iron garnets for use as microwave filters, high temperature superconductors, as a mineralizing agent for the formation of spinel and as a stabilizer for high-temperature service materials. It is presurcor for important inorganic compounds. It is a potential solid-state laser material which allows the efficient operation both in continuous operation and in pulsed regimes.

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

• CAS: 1314-36-9
• Molecular Formula: O3Y2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 225.81
• MDL Number: MFCD00011473
• InChI Key: RUDFQVOCFDJEEF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: diyttrium(3+) trioxidandiide
• SMILES: [O--].[O--].[O--].[Y+3].[Y+3]

• Melting Point: 2410°C
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 100 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.99% (REO)
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water. Soluble in alcohol and dilute acids
• Formula Weight: 225.81
• Density: 5.01 g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Yttrium(III) oxide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Yttrium(III) oxide

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

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

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Yttrium oxide

RUO – Research Use Only