Yttrium Chloride (YCl3)-Powder

Characteristic

Yttrium(III) chloride is an inorganic compound of yttrium and chloride. It exists in two forms, the hydrate (YCl₃(H₂O)₆) and an anhydrous form (YCl₃). Both are colourless solids that are highly soluble in water and deliquescent.

Chemical formula：YCl3

Molar mass： 195.265 g/mol

Appearance： white solid

Density： 2.61 g/cm³

Melting point： 721 °C (1,330 °F; 994 K)

Boiling point： 1,482 °C (2,700 °F; 1,755 K)

Solubility in water：751 g/L (20 °C)

Solubility： 601 g/L ethanol (15 °C)   606 g/L pyridine (15 °C)

Crystal structure：Monoclinic, mS16

Application

Mainly used for processing yttrium oxide raw materials.

Used as catalyst and additive.

Raw materials for processing yttrium compounds.