Ytterbium Oxide (Yb2O3)-Powder

Characteristic

Ytterbium(III) oxide is the chemical compound with the formula Yb₂O₃. It is one of the more commonly encountered compounds of ytterbium. 

Chemical formula：Yb₂O₃

Molar mass： 394.08 g/mol

Appearance： White solid.

Density： 9.17 g/cm3, solid.

Melting point： 2,355 °C (4,271 °F; 2,628 K)

Boiling point： 4,070 °C (7,360 °F; 4,340 K)

Solubility in water：Insoluble

Crystal structure：Cubic

Application

Colorant for glasses and enamels

Dopant for garnet crystals in lasers

Optical fibers