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Ytterbium Fluoride Sputtering Target
YbF3
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99.9% Ytterbium Fluoride Sputtering Target
YB-F-03ST
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99.99% Ytterbium Fluoride Sputtering Target
YB-F-04ST
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99.999% Ytterbium Fluoride Sputtering Target
YB-F-05ST
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American Elements specializes in producing high purity Ytterbium fluoride sputtering targets with the highest possible density High Purity (99.99%) Metallic Sputtering Targetand smallest possible average grain sizes for use in semiconductor, chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and physical vapor deposition (PVD) display and optical applications. Our standard Sputtering Targets for thin film are available monoblock or bonded with dimensions and configurations up to 820 mm with hole drill locations and threading, beveling, grooves and backing designed to work with both older sputtering devises as well as the latest process equipment, such as large area coating for solar energy or fuel cells and flip-chip applications. Research sized targets are also produced as well as custom sizes and alloys. All targets are analyzed using best demonstrated techniques including X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), Glow Discharge Mass Spectrometry (GDMS), and Induction Plasma Spectrometry (ICP). "Sputtering" allows for thin film deposition of an ultra high purity sputtering metallic or oxide material onto another solid substrate by the controlled removal and conversion of the target material into a directed gaseous/plasma phase through ionic bombardment. We can also provide targets outside this range in addition to just about any size rectangular, annular, or oval target. Materials are produced using crystallization, solid state and other ultra high purification processes such as sublimation. American Elements specializes in producing custom compositions for commercial and research applications and for new proprietary technologies. American Elements also casts any of the rare earth metals and most other advanced materials into rod, bar or plate form, as well as other machined shapes and through other processes nanoparticles. We also produce Ytterbium Fluoride as rods, powder and plates. Other shapes are available by request.

Ytterbium has 2 valency state, +2 +3. The electronic configuration is [Xe]4f146s2. In its metallic form Ytterbium's CAS number is 7440-64-4 and its standard state @ 20 ºC is a solid. The Ytterbium atom has a radius of 194 pm and it's Van der Waals radius is unknown. On the periodic table, Ytterbium is a Block F, Group 3, Period 6 element.

Formula CAS No. Appearance Molecular Weight Density Melting Point Boiling Point Solubility Stability
YbF3 13860-80-0 White 230.04 8200 kg/m³ 1157 °C 2230 °C Insoluble in water, moderately soluble in strong mineral acids Slightly hygroscopic
PRODUCT CATALOG Ytterbium Research, Properties, & Information Submicron & Nanopowder Tolling Ultra High Purity Sputtering Target Crystal Growth Rod, Plate, Powder, etc. MSDS
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Recent Research & Development for Ytterbium

  • High speed laser drilling of metals using a high repetition rate, high average power ultrafast fiber CPA system. Opt Express. 2008 Jun 9;16(12):8958-68.

  • Low jitter Q-switched fiber laser using optically driven surface-normal saturable absorber modulator. Opt Express. 2008 Jun 9;16(12):8720-6.

  • Interaction of transverse modes in a single-frequency few-mode fiber amplifier caused by local gain saturation. Opt Express. 2008 Jun 9;16(12):8678-84.

  • Generation of 28-fs pulses from a mode-locked ytterbium fiber oscillator. Opt Express. 2008 May 12;16(10):7055-9.

  • Octave wide tunable UV-pumped NOPA: pulses down to 20 fs at 0.5 MHz repetition rate. Opt Express. 2008 Apr 14;16(8):5746-56.

  • Single-polarization ultra-large-mode-area Yb-doped photonic crystal fiber. Opt Express. 2008 Mar 17;16(6):3918-23.

  • Tunable multiwavelength fiber laser using a comb filter based on erbium-ytterbium co-doped polarization maintaining fiber loop mirror. Opt Express. 2008 Mar 17;16(6):3652-8.

  • Characteristics of the Brillouin spectra in Erbium-Ytterbium fibers. Opt Express. 2008 Mar 3;16(5):3212-22.

  • Spectral narrowing of chirp-free light pulses in anomalously dispersive, highly nonlinear photonic-crystal fibers. Opt Express. 2008 Feb 18;16(4):2502-7.

  • Coherent combining technology of master oscillator power amplifier fiber arrays. Opt Express. 2008 Feb 4;16(3):2015-22.

  • Double clad tapered fiber for high power applications. Opt Express. 2008 Feb 4;16(3):1929-44.

  • Preventing photodarkening in ytterbium-doped high power fiber lasers; correlation to the UV-transparency of the core glass. Opt Express. 2008 Jan 21;16(2):1260-8.

  • Bend-insensitive lasing characteristics of single-mode, large-mode-area ytterbium-doped photonic crystal fiber. Opt Express. 2008 Jan 21;16(2):579-91.

  • Direct Comparison of the Magnetic and Electronic Properties of Samarocene and Ytterbocene Terpyridine Complexes. Inorg Chem. 2008 Jun 10. [Epub ahead of print]

  • Photothermal and photoacoustic imaging by ultrafast optical sampling. J Acoust Soc Am. 2008 May;123(5):3705.

  • Novel perfluorodiphenylphosphinic acid lanthanide (Er or Er-Yb) complex with high NIR photoluminescence quantum yield. Photochem Photobiol Sci. 2008 Jun;7(6):689-93. Epub 2008 May 13.

  • All-fiber supercontinuum source based on a mode-locked ytterbium laser with dispersion compensation by linearly chirped Bragg grating. Opt Express. 2008 Jan 7;16(1):265-70.

  • Hyperfine-structure-induced purely long-range molecules. Phys Rev Lett. 2008 Mar 28;100(12):123001. Epub 2008 Mar 24.

  • Comment on "Photodarkening in Yb-doped aluminosilicate fibers induced by 488 nm irradiation". Opt Lett. 2008 Jun 1;33(11):1216.

  • Erratum: The hyperfine interaction in the A (2)Pi(12) and X (2)Sigma(+) states of ytterbium monofluoride [J. Chem. Phys. 127, 234316 (2007)]. J Chem Phys. 2008 May 28;128(20):209903. No abstract available.

 

Material Safety Data Sheet
  • 1 Identification of substance

    • Product details

    • Trade name Ytterbium fluoride
  • 2 Composition/Data on components:

    • Chemical characterization:
                 Designation: (CAS#)                                        
      Ytterbium fluoride (CAS# 13860-80-0), 100%
    • Identification number(s):
    • EINECS Number: 237-354-2
  • 3 Hazards identification

    • Hazard designation: Xn Harmful
    • Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
      R 20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
      R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
  • 4 First aid measures

    • After inhalation
      Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.
      Seek immediate medical advice.
    • After skin contact
      Instantly wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
      Seek immediate medical advice.
      Rub in Ca-gluconate solution or Ca-gluconate gel immediately.
    • After eye contact
      Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult doctor.
    • After swallowing Seek immediate medical advice.
  • 5 Fire fighting measures

    • Suitable extinguishing agents
      Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.
    • Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
        flue gases:
      Can be released in case of fire:
      Hydrogen fluoride (HF)
    • Protective equipment:
      Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
      Wear full protective suit.
  • 6 Accidental release measures

    • Person-related safety precautions:
      Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
      Ensure adequate ventilation
    • Measures for environmental protection:
      Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
    • Measures for cleaning/collecting:
      Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
      Ensure adequate ventilation.
    • Additional information:
      See Section 7 for information on safe handling
      See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
      See Section 13 for information on disposal.
  • 7 Handling and storage


    • Handling
    • Information for safe handling:
      Keep containers tightly sealed.
      Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
      Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
    • Information about protection against explosions and fires:
      The product is not flammable

    • Storage
    • Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:
      No special requirements.
    • Information about storage in one common storage facility:
      Do not store together with acids.
    • Further information about storage conditions:
      Keep container tightly sealed.
      Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
  • 8 Exposure controls and personal protection

    • Additional information about design of technical systems:
      Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

    • Components with critical values that require monitoring at the
      workplace:                                                             

      Fluorides (as F)
                             mg/m3
      ACGIH TLV             2.5
      Austria TWA           2.5
      Belgium TWA           2.5
      Finland TWA           2.5
      France  TWA           2.5
      Germany MAK           2.5
      Hungary TWA           1; 2-STEL
      Netherlands TWA       3.5
      Norway TWA            0.6
      Poland TWA            1; 3-STEL
      Sweden NGV            2
      Switzerland MAK-W     1.5
      United Kingdom TWA    2.5
      Russia TWA            2
      Denmark TWA           2.5
      USA PEL               2.5
    • Additional information: No data

    • Personal protective equipment
    • General protective and hygienic measures
      The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to in handling the chemicals.
      Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food.
      Instantly remove any soiled and impregnated garments.
      Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work.
      Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
    • Breathing equipment: Use breathing protection with high concentrations.
    • Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
    • Eye protection:
      Safety glasses
      Face protection
    • Body protection: Protective work clothing.
  • 9 Physical and chemical properties:

    • General Information

    • Form: Crystalline
    • Colour: White
    • Smell: Odourless
    •   Value/Range  Unit    Method      
    • Change in condition
    • Melting point/Melting range:                  1157 ° C
    • Boiling point/Boiling range:                  2200 ° C
    • Sublimation temperature / start:   Not determined

    • Flash point:                       Not applicable

    • Ignition temperature:              Not determined

    • Decomposition temperature:         Not determined

    • Danger of explosion:               Product is not explosive.

    • Critical values for explosion:
    • Lower:                             Not determined
    • Upper:                             Not determined

    • Steam pressure:                    Not determined

    • Density                at   20 ° C           8.168 g/cm³

    • Solubility in / Miscibility with
    • Water:                             Insoluble
      Not miscible or difficult to mix
  • 10 Stability and reactivity

    • Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
      No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
    • Materials to be avoided: Acids
    • Dangerous reactions: No dangerous reactions known
    • Dangerous products of decomposition: Hydrogen fluoride
  • 11 Toxicological information

    • Acute toxicity:
    • Primary irritant effect:
    • on the skin: Irritant for skin and mucous membranes.
    • on the eye: Irritant effect.
    • Sensitization: No sensitizing effect known.
    • Additional toxicological information:
      Danger by skin resorption.
      To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
      No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.
  • 12 Ecological information:

    • General notes:
      Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
      Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
      Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water bodies or sewage system.
  • 13 Disposal considerations


    • Product:
    • Recommendation
      Consult state, local or national regulations for proper disposal.
      Hand over to disposers of hazardous waste.
      Must be specially treated under adherence to official regulations.

    • Uncleaned packagings:
    • Recommendation:
      Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
  • 14 Transport information


    • Land transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (cross-border/domestic)
    • ADR/RID-GGVS/E Class:     6.1 (T5) Toxic substances.
    • Kemler Number:            60
    • UN-Number:                3288
    • Packaging group:          III
    • Label                     6.1
    • Designation of goods:     3288 TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
                                 (ytterbium fluoride)

    • Maritime transport IMDG/GGVSea:
    • IMDG/GGVSea Class:        6.1
    • UN Number:                3288
    • Label                     6.1
    • Packaging group:          III
    • Correct technical name:   TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (ytterbium
                                 fluoride)

    • Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
    • ICAO/IATA Class:          6.1
    • UN/ID Number:             3288
    • Label                     6.1
    • Packaging group:          III
    • Correct technical name:   TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (ytterbium
                                 fluoride)
  • 15 Regulatory information


    • Designation according to EC guidelines:

    • Code letter and hazard designation of product: Xn Harmful

    • Risk phrases:
      20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
      36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

    • Safety phrases:
      9        Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
      26       In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
      36/37    Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.

    • National regulations

    • Information about limitation of use:
      For use only by technically qualified individuals.
      Employment restrictions concerning young persons must be observed.

    • Water hazard class:
      Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
  • 16 Other information:

      Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of employees.  This information is furnished without warranty, and any use of the product not in conformance with this Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other product or process, is the responsibility of the user.
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