Yttrium(III) chloride hydrate (YCl3•6H2O)-Crystalline

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•xH₂O

Molar mass：195.265 g/mol

Appearance：white solid

Density：2.18 g/cm³

Melting point：100°C

Boiling point：100°C at 760 mmHg

Solubility in water：751 g/L (20 °C)

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

Application

Yttrium(III) chloride is used a precursor for the synthesis of optically active crystals and as a starting material for the synthesis of polymerization catalysts.