58176-74-2

Usage

Uses

Used in Medical and Dental Applications:
Ytterbium Oxalate is used as a laser material in Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet (YAG) and Yttrium-Lanthanum-Fluoride (YLF) solid-state lasers. The emitted wavelength of 2.08 microns is safe for human eyes, making it suitable for various medical and dental procedures. The wavelength also allows for the use of silica fibers designed for shorter wavelengths while still providing the cutting strength of longer wavelength equipment.
Used in Microwave Equipment:
Ytterbium Oxalate is used in Yttrium-Iron-Garnet (YIG) lasers for microwave equipment due to its magnetic property. The high magnetic moment of Ytterbium Oxalate makes it valuable in creating high magnetic fields when placed within high-strength magnets as a pole piece or magnetic flux concentrator.
Used in Specialty Alloys and Superconductive Materials:
Ytterbium Oxalate is used as a component in the production of specialty alloys and superconductive materials. Its unique properties contribute to the development of advanced materials with improved performance characteristics.
Used in Glass and Cubic Zirconia Coloration:
Ytterbium Oxalate is used as a colorant in the production of cubic zirconia and glass, providing yellow or red coloring. Its ability to impart color adds aesthetic value and enhances the visual appeal of these materials.

InChI:InChI=1/C2H2O4.Yb/c3-1(4)2(5)6;/h(H,3,4)(H,5,6);/q;+2/p-2