Ytterbium Oxide (Yb2O3) Description:
Ytterbium oxide is a non-hazardous white powder. It is used as a pigment for glass and enamel and as a dopant in garnet crystals for lasers. In addition, ytterbium oxide is frequently used in optical fibres.
Ytterbium oxide, also known as Ytterbia, is utilised in various fibre amplifier and optical fibre technologies. High-purity ytterbium oxide is applied as a dopant in garnet crystals for lasers and as an essential pigment in glasses and porcelain glazes. Given that ytterbium oxide exhibits a higher infrared emission rate than magnesium oxide, laser payloads based on ytterbium achieve increased radiation intensity compared with those that are conventionally based on magnesium/teflon/viton.
Ytterbium Oxide (Yb2O3) Specifications:
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Item No.
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Description
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Purity (REO/TREO)
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Batch Size
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OX70-3N
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Ytterbium oxide
D50 = 2-5 µm
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99.9%
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1 kg
5 kg
20 kg
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OX70-4N
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Ytterbium oxide
D50 = 2-5 µm
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99.99 %
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1 kg
5 kg
20 kg
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OX70VD-4N
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Ytterbium oxide
for vacuum deposition.
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99.99%
3-12mm or customer-specified size
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100 g
500 g
5 kg
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OX70-5N
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Ytterbium oxide
D50 = 2-5 µm
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99.999%
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1 kg
5 kg
20 kg
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We also offer sputter targets made of ytterbium oxide.
Ytterbium Oxide (Yb2O3) Applications:
Laser Amplifier Medium: Ytterbium-doped crystals and glasses, including ytterbium oxide, are employed as laser amplifier media in high-performance solid-state lasers. Yb-doped lasers emit in the near infrared region and are used in material processing, medical devices and telecommunications.
Infrared Absorber: Yb2O3 is used as an infrared absorber in glass and optical coatings. It reduces unwanted infrared radiation, thereby contributing to the performance of optical filters, lenses and windows.
Phosphors: Ytterbium oxide is used in the manufacture of phosphors for cathode ray tubes (CRTs), flat panel displays and fluorescent lamps. It assists in converting ultraviolet light to visible light to achieve the required colours in display and lighting applications.
Metallurgy: Ytterbium is employed as a deoxidising agent and as an alloying element in metallurgy, particularly in the production of stainless steel and super alloys. It is added to modify material properties.
Nuclear Reactors: Ytterbium oxide is used as a burnable neutron poison in nuclear reactors. It assists in regulating neutron flux and controlling reactor reactivity, thereby contributing to reactor safety.
Catalysis: Compounds based on ytterbium, including ytterbium oxide, are under investigation as catalysts for a range of chemical reactions. They may facilitate various chemical transformations.
Fibre Optics: Ytterbium-doped optical fibres are deployed in fibre optical amplifiers to boost signal strength in telecommunications systems over long distances. Yb-doped fibres provide efficiency benefits and wide bandwidth.
Photovoltaics: Ytterbium oxide is used in the development of solar cells and photovoltaic devices. It can improve the efficiency of photovoltaic materials.
Medical Imaging: Yb-doped phosphors are utilised in medical imaging equipment such as computed tomography (CT) scanners and X-ray detectors to convert X-rays into visible light, thereby generating images.
Research and Development: Ytterbium oxide is utilised in scientific research across materials science, chemistry and physics.
Ytterbium Oxide (Yb2O3) Packaging:
Our ytterbium oxide (Yb2O3) is clearly labelled to ensure efficient identification and quality control. Care is taken during storage or transport to prevent any damage.
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