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Yttrium(III) chloride hexahydrate

99.99% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Yttrium trichloride hexahydrate

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Linear Formula:
YCl3 · 6H2O
CAS Number:
10025-94-2
Molecular Weight:
303.36
EC Number:
233-801-0
MDL number:
MFCD00149941
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
24870164
NACRES:
NA.23

Assay

99.99% trace metals basis

form

powder

impurities

≤150.0 ppm Trace Rare Earth Analysis

mp

100 °C (dec.) (lit.)

density

2.18 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].Cl[Y](Cl)Cl

InChI

1S/3ClH.6H2O.Y/h3*1H;6*1H2;/q;;;;;;;;;+3/p-3

InChI key

IINACGXCEZNYTF-UHFFFAOYSA-K

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Application

Yttrium(III) chloride hexahydrate can be used:
  • As a precursor to synthesize Y2O3–MgO nanocomposites via sol-gel processing.
  • To prepare finely dispersed yttrium-aluminum garnet (YAG) powder for laser ceramics.
  • As an additive to enhance the catalytic performance of activated carbon-supported Au catalyst (Au/AC).

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H317,H318,H410

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Sens. 1B

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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