Atomfair Ytterbium Fluoride Powder (YbF₃), 99.99% Purity, Custom Particle Sizes Down to 1 μm
Product Description
Atomfair ytterbium fluoride is supplied as a white powder with 99.99% purity and is available with custom particle sizes down to 1 μm. Iron content is <3 ppm; cobalt, nickel, copper, cadmium, chromium, and titanium are each <1 ppm. It is intended for optical glass and laser crystal material research.
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Customization & Ordering
Custom particle sizes down to 1 μm are available upon request. Please include the required particle size, quantity, and packaging when requesting a quotation.
Key Features and Advantages
- Purity: 99.99%.
- Iron content: <3 ppm; Co, Ni, Cu, Cd, Cr, and Ti: <1 ppm each.
- Loss on ignition: 0.36%.
APPLICATION SCOPE: optical glass and laser crystal material research.
DOCUMENTATION: COA and SDS can be provided upon request for batch-specific confirmation.
TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR RESEARCH
Contact our engineering team for technical support or official institutional quotations.
Ytterbium fluoride powder is hygroscopic and may absorb moisture from ambient air, which can affect its optical performance in laser crystal applications. Storage in a dry, inert atmosphere is recommended to maintain the specified loss on ignition of 0.36% and prevent contamination.
- Moisture Sensitivity: The powder's loss on ignition of 0.36% indicates potential moisture uptake, requiring storage in a sealed container with desiccant or under dry nitrogen.
- Trace Metal Contamination Risk: Iron content below 3 ppm and other transition metals below 1 ppm each necessitate handling with clean, non-metallic tools to avoid introducing contaminants that could degrade optical clarity.
This procedure outlines safe handling and preparation of ytterbium fluoride powder for use in optical glass or laser crystal synthesis. Proper moisture control and contamination prevention are critical to maintain the specified purity and particle size.
Required Equipment: Glovebox or dry nitrogen atmosphere, Clean, non-metallic spatula, Sealed glass or PTFE container
- Prepare Dry Environment
Transfer the powder into a glovebox purged with dry nitrogen or argon to minimize moisture exposure. - Weigh Required Quantity
Use a clean, non-metallic spatula to weigh the desired amount of powder into a pre-dried container. - Seal Container Immediately
Seal the container with a PTFE-lined cap or parafilm to prevent moisture ingress before transferring out of the glovebox. - Store Under Inert Atmosphere
Store the sealed container in a desiccator or under dry nitrogen until use to maintain the specified loss on ignition.
What are the guaranteed purity and trace-metal limits of Atomfair YbF3 powder, and why do these specifications matter for optics and laser crystal research?
Atomfair YbF3 powder is specified at 99.99% purity, with iron below 3 ppm and cobalt, nickel, copper, cadmium, chromium, and titanium each below 1 ppm. Loss on ignition is stated as 0.36%. These tight impurity and volatility metrics are the key product-specific specifications for a material intended for optical glass and laser crystal material research.
Can Atomfair supply YbF3 powder in custom particle sizes, and what is the minimum particle size available?
Yes. Atomfair offers custom particle sizes down to 1 μm for this 99.99% purity YbF3 powder. To request a custom particle size, specify the required particle size, quantity, and packaging when requesting a quotation.
What quality and safety documentation is available for batch-specific verification of this Ytterbium Fluoride powder?
A Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) can be provided upon request for batch-specific confirmation of this YbF3 powder. This allows institutional buyers and researchers to verify the batch before use and support laboratory safety workflows.
Atomfair YbF3 powder (99.99%, Fe <3 ppm, Co/Ni/Cu/Cd/Cr/Ti <1 ppm each, LOI 0.36%) with custom particle sizes down to 1 μm is intended for optical glass and laser crystal material research; the low transition-metal burden and particle-size flexibility are balanced by the need to request custom sizing and to manage residual volatiles before high-temperature processing.
Positive
- High purity with controlled transition-metal traces: 99.99% purity with Fe <3 ppm and Co, Ni, Cu, Cd, Cr, and Ti each <1 ppm minimizes transition-metal contamination that can introduce parasitic absorption or luminescence quenching in optical glass and laser crystal materials.
- Custom particle sizing down to 1 μm: Custom particle sizes down to 1 μm are available by request, allowing the feed-particle size to be matched to specific glass melting or crystal growth research requirements.
Trade-offs
- Custom sizing requires quotation lead time: Particle sizes are made on request rather than from a default off-the-shelf specification, so buyers must state the required particle size, quantity, and packaging when requesting a quote.
- Residual volatiles indicated by 0.36% LOI: The 0.36% loss on ignition indicates residual adsorbed moisture or volatile species; optical or laser melt processes sensitive to hydroxide or bubble formation may need drying or degassing before use.
Every advanced material, component, equipment, and instrument in our catalog is backed by rigorous testing. We maintain strict internal quality management frameworks and align with CE conformity metrics to deliver transparent, reproducible performance data via our public open-science repository.
To request raw batch performance data, submit formal vendor registration paperwork, or execute a fast-turnaround R&D manufacturing loop, contact us at inquiry@atomfair.com.
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