Ytterbium(III) oxide

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Ytterbium(III) oxide
Names
IUPAC name
Ytterbium(III) oxide
Other names
Diytterbium trioxide
Ytterbia
Ytterbium sesquioxide
Properties
Yb2O3
Molar mass 394.08 g/mol
Appearance White solid
Odor Odorless
Density 9.17 g/cm3
Melting point 2,355 °C (4,271 °F; 2,628 K)
Boiling point 4,070 °C (7,360 °F; 4,340 K)
Insoluble
Solubility Reacts with acids
Insoluble in organic solvents
Vapor pressure ~0 mmHg
Thermochemistry
133.05 J·mol-1·K-1
-1814.6 kJ/mol
Hazards
Safety data sheet Sigma-Aldrich
Flash point Non-flammable
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Ytterbium(III) oxide is the chemical compound with the formula Yb2O3.

Properties

Chemical

Ytterbium(III) oxide reacts with acids forming salts.

Physical

Ytterbium(III) oxide is a white solid.

Availability

Ytterbium oxide is sold by lab suppliers.

Preparation

Can be prepared by burning ytterbium metal in an oxygen atmosphere.

Projects

  • Colorant for glasses and enamels
  • Dopant for garnet crystals in lasers

Handling

Safety

Ytterbium oxide has low toxicity.

Storage

In closed bottles.

Disposal

Ytterbium compounds are expensive and it's best to recycle it.

References

Relevant Sciencemadness threads