Yttrium Sulfate

Name:
Yttrium Sulfate
Detailed information:

M Formula:	Y2(SO4)3•8H2O
Properties:
Small, reddish-white, monosymmetric crystals. D 2.558, loses 8H2O at 120C, decomposes 700C. Soluble in concentrated sulfuric acid; sparingly soluble in water; insoluble in alkalies.
Derivation:
Action of sulfuric acid on monazite sand.
Method of purification:
Fractional crystallization.
Use:
Reagent.