Characteristic

 

Yttrium(III) fluoride is an inorganic chemical compound with the chemical formula YF₃. It is not known naturally in 'pure' form. 

Chemical formula：YF₃

Molar mass： 145.90 g mol⁻¹

Appearance： white powder

Density： 4.01 g cm⁻³

Melting point： 1,387 °C (2,529 °F; 1,660 K)

Boiling point： 2,230 °C (4,050 °F; 2,500 K)

Solubility in water：insoluble

Solubility in acid： soluble

Refractive index (nD)：1.51 (500 nm)

Crystal structure：Orthorhombic

Application

 

Yttrium(III) fluoride is used for the production of metallic yttrium, thin films, glasses, electronics and ceramics.