Yttrium(III) phosphate (YPO4)-Powder
Product Description
Characteristic
Yttrium phosphate, YPO4, is a phosphate of yttrium. It occurs in nature as mineral xenotime.
Chemical formula:YPO4•xH2O
Molar mass:201.89 g/mol
Appearance:White powder
Solubility in water:insoluble
Application
The most important use of yttrium is in making phosphors, particularly the red phosphors used in television set cathode ray tube (CRT) displays and in LEDs. It is also used in the production of electrodes, electrolytes, electronic filters, lasers and superconductors; various medical applications; and the tracing of various materials to enhance their properties.