Atomfair Yttrium Fluoride Powder (YF₃), 99.99% Purity, Custom Particle Sizes Down to 1 μm
Product Description
Atomfair yttrium 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.
Yttrium fluoride powder requires controlled storage to prevent moisture uptake and maintain purity. The material's loss on ignition of 0.36% indicates potential hygroscopic behavior that may affect downstream processing.
- Moisture Sensitivity: Store the powder in a sealed container under dry atmosphere to minimize moisture absorption and maintain specified purity.
- Contamination Risk: Handle in a clean environment to avoid introducing trace metal contaminants that could degrade optical or laser crystal performance.
This procedure outlines safe handling and preparation of yttrium fluoride powder for optical glass or laser crystal synthesis. Proper technique ensures material purity and prevents contamination during transfer.
Required Equipment: Glovebox or dry atmosphere workstation, Clean stainless steel spatula
- Prepare Workstation
Purge the glovebox with inert gas to achieve a dry atmosphere with less than 1 ppm moisture. - Inspect Container
Verify the sealed container shows no signs of damage or prior opening before transferring the powder. - Transfer Powder
Use a clean stainless steel spatula to transfer the required amount of powder into a pre-dried crucible or mixing vessel. - Reseal Storage
Immediately reseal the original container under inert atmosphere to prevent moisture ingress for future use.
How does the trace metal content of Atomfair YF₃ powder support its use in optical glass and laser crystal research?
Atomfair yttrium fluoride is supplied at 99.99% purity with iron content <3 ppm and Co, Ni, Cu, Cd, Cr, and Ti each <1 ppm, minimizing transition-metal contaminants that can affect optical performance. Loss on ignition is 0.36%, and the material is a white powder intended for optical glass and laser crystal material research.
Can I order Atomfair YF₃ in a specific particle size, and what information must I provide?
Yes, custom particle sizes down to 1 μm are available upon request. When requesting a quotation, specify the required particle size, quantity, and packaging; available package sizes are 50g, 250g, and 500g.
What batch-specific purity and safety documentation is available for Atomfair YF₃ powder?
A Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) can be provided upon request for batch-specific confirmation of the 99.99% purity and trace metal specifications. Contact Atomfair's engineering team for technical support or official institutional quotations.
Atomfair yttrium fluoride powder is a 99.99% pure YF3 material with transition-metal impurities controlled to sub-ppm levels and customizable particle size down to 1 μm; its 0.36% loss on ignition should be accounted for in handling and high-temperature processing for optical glass and laser crystal research.
Positive
- Low transition-metal impurity profile: Iron is <3 ppm and Co, Ni, Cu, Cd, Cr, and Ti are each <1 ppm, reducing parasitic absorption and contamination risk in optical glass and laser crystal material research.
- Custom particle size down to 1 μm: Particle size can be specified down to 1 μm, allowing the powder to be tailored to the preparation route used in optical or laser-crystal processing.
Trade-offs
- Loss on ignition of 0.36%: The material carries a measurable volatile/moisture fraction, so buyers should include a drying or calcination assessment before high-temperature synthesis or melting steps.
- Custom sizing requires pre-order specification: Particle-size variants are made to request; particle size, quantity, and packaging must be provided at quotation stage, meaning no default particle size is available for immediate selection.
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.
Item is dispatched under the Atomfair Shipping & Delivery Framework (Free worldwide shipping on orders over $59 USD excl. heavy equipment). Return is governed by the Atomfair Return & Refund Policy (7-day technical return window).
