Ytterbium Chloride (YbCl3)-Powder

Characteristic

Ytterbium(III) chloride (YbCl₃) is an inorganic chemical compound.

Chemical formula：YbCl₃

Molar mass： 279.40 g/mol

Appearance： White powder

Density： 4.06 g/cm³ (solid)

Melting point： 854 °C (1,569 °F; 1,127 K)

Boiling point： 1,453 °C (2,647 °F; 1,726 K)

Solubility in water：17 g/100 mL (25 °C)

Crystal structure

Monoclinic, mS16

Application

It reacts with NiCl2 to form a very effective catalyst for the reductive dehalogenation of aryl halides.