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Ytterbium Nitrate
Yb(NO3)3.xH2O
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Ytterbium Nitrate is a highly water soluble crystalline Ytterbium source for uses compatible with nitrates and lower (acidic) pH. Nitrate compounds are generally soluble in water. Nitrate materials are also oxidizing agents. When mixed with hydrocarbons, nitrate compounds can form a flammable mixture. Nitrates are excellent precursors for production of ultra high purity compounds and certain catalyst and nanoscale(nanoparticles and nanopowders) materials. All metallic nitrates are inorganic salts of a given metal cation and the nitrate anion. The nitrate anion is a univalent (-1 charge) polyatomic ion composed of a single nitrogen atom ionically bound to three oxygen atoms (Symbol: NO3) for a total formula weight of 62.05. Ytterbium is applied to fiber amplifier and fiber optic technologies and in lasing applications. It has a single dominant absorption band at 985 in the infra-red useful in silicon photocells to convert radiant energy to electricity. Ytterbium Nitrate is generally immediately available in most volumes. Ultra high purity, high purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered. We also produce Ytterbium Nitrate Solution. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement.

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 şC 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. Ytterbium is being applied to numerous fiber amplifier and fiber optic technologies and in various lasing applications. Ytterbium is available as metal and compounds with purities from 99% to 99.999% (ACS grade to ultra-high purity); metals in the form of foil, sputtering target, and rod, and compounds as submicron and nanopowder. It has a single dominant absorption band at 985 in the infra-red making it useful in silicon photocells to directly convert radiant energy to electricity. Ytterbium metal increases its electrical resistance when subjected to very high stresses. This property is used in stress gauges for monitoring ground deformations from earthquakes and nuclear explosions.

Formula CAS No. Appearance Molecular Weight Density Melting Point Boiling Point Solubility Stability
Yb(NO3)3.xH2O 35725-34-9 White 359.05       Soluble in water, moderately soluble in strong mineral acids Slightly hygroscopic
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Recent Research & Development for Ytterbium

  • Controlled excitation of scar modes in passive and active multimode chaotic fiber. Michel C, Doya V, Tascu S, Blanc W, Legrand O, Mortessagne F. Appl Opt. 2009 Nov 1;48(31):G163-8. doi: 10.1364/AO.48.00G163. PMID: 19881639 [PubMed - in process]

  • High-power nanosecond ytterbium-doped fiber laser passively synchronized with a femtosecond Ti:sapphire laser. Yan M, Li W, Hao Q, Li Y, Yang K, Zhou H, Zeng H. Opt Lett. 2009 Nov 1;34(21):3331-3333. doi: 10.1364/OL.34.003331. PMID: 19881584 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

  • Femtosecond and picosecond laser drilling of metals at high repetition rates and average powers. Ancona A, Döring S, Jauregui C, Röser F, Limpert J, Nolte S, Tünnermann A. Opt Lett. 2009 Nov 1;34(21):3304-3306. doi: 10.1364/OL.34.003304. PMID: 19881575 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

  • Ytterbium(III) triflate catalyzed tandem Friedel-Crafts alkylation/hydroarylation of propargylic alcohols with phenols as an expedient route to indenols. Zhang X, Teo WT, Chan PW. Org Lett. 2009 Nov 5;11(21):4990-3. PMID: 19863152 [PubMed - in process]

  • Complexation of bisphosphonates with ytterbium(III): Application of phosphate and ATP detection assay based on Yb(3+)-pyrocatechol violet. Gaidamauskas E, Parker H, Kashemirov BA, Holder AA, Saejueng K, McKenna CE, Crans DC. J Inorg Biochem. 2009 Sep 20. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 19850352 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

  • Single-frequency 1 W hybrid Brillouin/ytterbium fiber laser. Guan W, Marciante JR. Opt Lett. 2009 Oct 15;34(20):3131-2. doi: 10.1364/OL.34.003131. PMID: 19838249 [PubMed - in process]

  • Intense green and red upconversion emissions from Ho(3+) in presence of Yb(3+) in Li:TeO(2) glass. Giri NK, Rai SB, Rai A. Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc. 2009 Sep 19. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 19836300 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

  • Single-frequency 1060 nm semiconductor-optical-amplifier-based fiber laser with 40 nm tuning range. Tang M, Tian X, Lu X, Fu S, Shum PP, Zhang Z, Liu M, Cheng Y, Liu J. Opt Lett. 2009 Jul 15;34(14):2204-6. doi: 10.1364/OL.34.002204. PMID: 19823549 [PubMed - in process]

  • Two-wavelength ytterbium-doped fiber laser with sustained relaxation oscillation. Pan L, Utkin I, Fedosejevs R. Appl Opt. 2009 Oct 10;48(29):5484-9. doi: 10.1364/AO.48.005484. PMID: 19823230 [PubMed - in process]

  • Lewis Acid-Mediated beta-Hydride Abstraction Reactions of Divalent M(C(SiHMe(2))(3))(2)THF(2) (M = Ca, Yb). Yan K, Upton BM, Ellern A, Sadow AD. J Am Chem Soc. 2009 Oct 1. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 19795868 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

  • Observation of a large atomic parity violation effect in ytterbium. Tsigutkin K, Dounas-Frazer D, Family A, Stalnaker JE, Yashchuk VV, Budker D. Phys Rev Lett. 2009 Aug 14;103(7):071601. Epub 2009 Aug 10. PMID: 19792630 [PubMed]

  • Synthesis and characterization of Sn(II), Pb(II) and Yb(II) complexes supported by [C(Ph(2)P=NSiMe3){6-(2-RC5H3N)}]2- or [CH(Ph2P=NSiMe3){6-(2-RC5H3N)}]- (R = 3,5-dimethyl-1-pyrazolyl or iminophosphoranyl) ligands. Chai ZY, Wang ZX. Dalton Trans. 2009 Oct 14;(38):8005-12. Epub 2009 Aug 10. PMID: 19771363 [PubMed - in process]

  • Observation of extreme temporal events in CW-pumped supercontinuum. Mussot A, Kudlinski A, Kolobov M, Louvergneaux E, Douay M, Taki M. Opt Express. 2009 Sep 14;17(19):17010-5. doi: 10.1364/OE.17.017010. PMID: 19770919 [PubMed - in process]

  • Large-mode-area ytterbium-doped fiber amplifier with distributed narrow spectral filtering and reduced bend sensitivity. Alkeskjold TT. Opt Express. 2009 Sep 14;17(19):16394-405. doi: 10.1364/OE.17.016394. PMID: 19770853 [PubMed - in process]

  • Synthesis, structure, and reaction chemistry of samarium(II), europium(II), and ytterbium(II) complexes of the unsymmetrical benzamidinate ligand [PhC(NSiMe(3))(NC(6)H(3)Pr(i)(2)-2,6)](-). Yao S, Chan HS, Lam CK, Lee HK. Inorg Chem. 2009 Oct 19;48(20):9936-46. PMID: 19757783 [PubMed - in process]

  • Broadly tunable carrier envelope phase stable optical parametric amplifier pumped by a monolithic ytterbium fiber amplifier. Fernández A, Zhu L, Verhoef AJ, Sidorov-Biryukov D, Pugzlys A, Baltuska A, Liao KH, Liu ChH, Galvanauskas A, Kane S, Holzwarth R, Ilday FO. Opt Lett. 2009 Sep 15;34(18):2799-801. doi: 10.1364/OL.34.002799. PMID: 19756109 [PubMed - in process]

  • Structure and photophysics of near-infrared emissive ytterbium(III) monoporphyrinate acetate complexes having neutral bidentate ligands. He H, Sykes AG, May PS, He G. Dalton Trans. 2009 Sep 28;(36):7454-61. Epub 2009 Jul 27. PMID: 19727467 [PubMed - in process]

  • BaLn2Se4 (Ln = Er, Tm and Yb). Bugaris DE, Ibers JA. Acta Crystallogr C. 2009 Sep;65(Pt 9):i60-2. Epub 2009 Aug 22. PMID: 19726843 [PubMed - in process]

  • Experimental investigation of radiation effect on erbium-ytterbium co-doped fiber amplifier for space optical communication in low-dose radiation environment. Ma J, Li M, Tan L, Zhou Y, Yu S, Ran Q. Opt Express. 2009 Aug 31;17(18):15571-7. doi: 10.1364/OE.17.015571. PMID: 19724555 [PubMed - in process]

  • Quantum-limited noise performance of a femtosecond all-fiber ytterbium laser. Prochnow O, Paschotta R, Benkler E, Morgner U, Neumann J, Wandt D, Kracht D. Opt Express. 2009 Aug 31;17(18):15525-33. doi: 10.1364/OE.17.015525. PMID: 19724550 [PubMed - in process]

 

Material Safety Data Sheet
  • 1 Identification of substance

    • Product details

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

    • Chemical characterization:
                 Designation: (CAS#)                                        
      Ytterbium nitrate, hydrate (CAS# ?), 100%
    • Identification number(s):
    • EINECS Number: 237-384-6
  • 3 Hazards identification

    • Hazard designation:
      Xn Harmful
      O  Oxidising
    • Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
      R 8        Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
      R 22       Harmful 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.
    • 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
      CO2, extinguishing powder or water jet. Fight larger fires with water jet.
    • Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
        flue gases:
      Can be released in case of fire:
      Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
      This substance is an oxidizer and its heat of reaction with reducing agents or combustibles may cause ignition.
    • 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:
      Substance/product can reduce the ignition temperature of flammable substances.
      This substance is an oxidizer and its heat of reaction with reducing agents or combustibles may cause ignition.

    • Storage
    • Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:
      No special requirements.
    • Information about storage in one common storage facility:
      Store away from flammable substances.
      Store away from reducing agents.
    • 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:                                                             
      Not required.
    • 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 aggregates
    • Colour: White
    • Smell: Odourless
    •   Value/Range  Unit    Method      
    • Change in condition
    • Melting point/Melting range:       Not determined
    • Boiling point/Boiling range:       Not determined
    • Sublimation temperature / start:   Not determined

    • Flash point:                       Not applicable

    • Inflammability (solid, gaseous)
      Contact with combustible material may cause fire.

    • Ignition temperature:              Not determined

    • Decomposition temperature:         Not determined

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

    • Steam pressure:                    Not determined

    • Density                            Not determined

    • Solubility in / Miscibility with
    • Water:                             Soluble
      Fully miscible
  • 10 Stability and reactivity

    • Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
      No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
    • Materials to be avoided:
      Reducing agents, easily oxidized materials
      Organic materials
      Bases
    • Dangerous reactions:
      Reacts with reducing agents
      Reacts with flammable substances
    • Dangerous products of decomposition: Nitrous vitriol gases
  • 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.
    • Other information (about experimental toxicology):
      Reproductive effects have been observed on tests with laboratory animals.
    • Additional toxicological information:
      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.
    • Recommended cleaning agent: Water, if necessary with cleaning agent.
  • 14 Transport information


    • Land transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (cross-border/domestic)
    • ADR/RID-GGVS/E Class:     5.1 (O2) Oxidizing substances.
    • Kemler Number:            50
    • UN-Number:                1477
    • Packaging group:          III
    • Label                     5.1
    • Designation of goods:     1477 NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (ytterbium
                                 nitrate)

    • Maritime transport IMDG/GGVSea:
    • IMDG/GGVSea Class:        5.1
    • UN Number:                1477
    • Label                     5.1
    • Packaging group:          III
    • Correct technical name:   NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S.

    • Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
    • ICAO/IATA Class:          5.1
    • UN/ID Number:             1477
    • Label                     5.1
    • Packaging group:          III
    • Correct technical name:   NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
  • 15 Regulatory information


    • Designation according to EC guidelines:

    • Code letter and hazard designation of product:
      Xn Harmful O Oxidising

    • Risk phrases:
      8        Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
      22       Harmful if swallowed.
      36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

    • Safety phrases:
      26       In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
      36       Wear suitable protective clothing.

    • 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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