Yttrium(III) Fluoride
- Catalog Number
- YT-5760
- CAS Number
- 13709-49-4
- Purity
- 99.9
- Formula Mass
- 145.9 g/mol
Product Description
Yttrium(III) Fluoride powder is available as a 99.9 pure (trace metals basis) white powder in batch quantities for use in vacuum evaporated thin-film coatings and certain ceramics.
- Market Focus: Thin Film Coatings, Crystal Growth
- Categories: Fluorides, Halides, High Purity Salts
- Synonyms: Yttrium Fluoride; Yttrium Trifluoride
Additional Properties & Information
| Typical Purity | 99.9 |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Available as a high purity , strongly magnetic fine powder. Also available as a suitably doped infrared emitting phosphor. Also available as granules or tablets. |
| Density | 4.01 g/cm³ |
| Formula Mass | 145.9 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 1,387°C |
| Boiling Point | 2,230°C |
| Crystal System | Orthorhombic |
| Solubility | Insoluble |
Product Specifications
| Formula Mass | 145.9 g/mol |
|---|---|
| Purity | 99.9 |
| Density | 4.01 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 1,387°C |
| Boiling Point | 2,230°C |
| Crystal System | Orthorhombic |
| Solubility in H2O | Insoluble |
| Refractive Index | 1.50 at 550nm |
| Transmission Range | 200 - 14000nm |
| Evaporation Temperature | ~1,100ºC |
| Evaporation Source | e-beam, Mo, Ta |
| Available as Granule | Yes |
| Available as Tablet | Yes |
Identifiers
| Formula | YF3 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 13709-49-4 |
| EC / List Number | 237-257-5 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00049714 |
| PubChem CID | 83679 |
| InChI | 1S/3FH.Y/h3*1H;/q;;;+3/p-3 |
| InChI Key | RBORBHYCVONNJH-UHFFFAOYSA-K |
| SMILES | F[Y](F)F |
Safety Information

Hazard Information
H302+312 Harmful is shallowed or in contact with skin.
H331 Toxic if inhaled.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H320 Causes eye irritation.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautions
P261 Avoid breathing dust / fumes / gas / mist / vapors / spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection / face protection.
P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position for comfortable breathing.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents / container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations.