Ytterbium (Yb) Foil

Product Information

Yttrium is a rare earth element with the symbol Y and atomic number 39. Yttrium is soft, silver-metallic, and lustrous. The pure element is relatively stable in air in bulk form and very unstable when separated. The highest purity of distillation yttrium is 99.99%. If it is in contact with water, it reacts to form hydroxide.

Yttrium metal is widely applied in making specialty alloys. It increases the strength of alloys of metals such as chromium, aluminum, and magnesium. Yttrium is one of the elements used to make the red color in CRT televisions. As a metal, it is used on the electrodes of some high-performance spark plugs. Yttrium is also used in the manufacturing of gas mantles for propane lanterns as a replacement for Thorium. Another use is to increase the strength of aluminum and magnesium alloys. The addition of yttrium to alloys generally improves workability, adds resistance to high-temperature recrystallization, and significantly enhances high-temperature oxidation resistance. 

ATT specializes in producing Ytterbium as rolled foils in various thicknesses and sizes. ATT 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 such as nanoparticles and in the form of solutions and organometallics. We also produce Ytterbium as rods, powder and plates. Other shapes are available by request.

Ytterbium Foil Synonyms

GF19264675, GF49999516, GF08606516, GF49939655, GF00044682, GF37805137, GF90340398, GF14565865, 693669, 00614, 10425, 10426, 12437

Ytterbium (Yb) Foil Specification

Per your request or drawing

We can customized as required

Properties（Theoretical）

Chemical Composition of Yttrium Metal

Ytterbium (Yb) Metal Application

1. Used in Nd:YAG crystal

2. Used in making phosphors in televisions and LEDs.

3. Used in electrodes, electrolytes, electronic filters, lasers, and superconductors.

4. Used as a material enhancer to improve alloy work-ability.

5. Yttrium has been studied for possible use as a nodulizer in making nodular cast iron.

6. Yttrium compounds can be used as a catalyst for ethylene polymerization.

Packing of Ytterbium (Yb) Foil

Standard Packing:

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.

ATTs’Ytterbium (Yb) Foil is carefully handled to minimize damage during storage and transportation and to preserve the quality of our products in their original condition.

Chemical Identifiers