A sourcing reference for ytterbium trifluoride, with a Industrial Chemicals focus

A lot of buyers assume ytterbium trifluoride (CAS 13760-80-0) is a buy-and-it-works item. In Industrial Chemicals it almost never is. The compatibility rhythm and dosing usually decide the final result, so this page unpacks exactly those pieces.

What it does in the system

Its role in one sentence:

Industrially, the value of ytterbium trifluoride (CAS 13760-80-0) is rarely on the spec sheet — it is whether it stably meets your process window. In Industrial Chemicals, its purity, impurity profile and batch consistency usually matter more than a single 'assay' number, because what really moves the finished result is often the ignored impurities and physical properties. Comparable grades:

• Ytterbium 2,4-pentanedionate (CAS 14284-98-1)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
• ytterbium(2+) dibromide (CAS 25502-05-0)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
• ytterbium(3+) acetate (CAS 20981-49-1)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
• Ytterbium (CAS 7440-64-4)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
• YTTERBIUM ALUMINIDE (CAS 12265-05-3)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。

Sourcing & incoming-inspection points

Most practically, the top item is: Define the end use and process window first, then work back to required purity and impurity limits — not the other way around.

Check compatibility with other materials in the system; run a trial when unsure.

Match packaging and feeding method to on-site equipment so the material is usable on arrival.

Retain samples of critical lots and run third-party checks; do not rely on the supplier COA alone.

Its typical specs: name ytterbium trifluoride, CAS 13760-80-0, formula F3Yb, MW 230.04 g/mol, standard purity per batch COA, packaging confirmed per order, storage keep sealed in a cool, dry place. Final values follow the batch COA and order confirmation.

A few common pitfalls

Comparing price but not impurity profile: same assay with different impurities can yield wildly different results.

Skipping samples and scaling up: going straight to volume most often fails on compatibility.

Ignoring transport and storage: most 'arrived-dead' cases trace back to loose handling.

Questions we often get

How do I compare value across suppliers of ytterbium trifluoride at the same spec?

Don't just compare price per kg — compute usable yield. Purity, batch consistency and documentation completeness all affect what actually makes it through your QC; line up the key COA values across vendors before opening the price conversation.

Signal to switch suppliers of ytterbium trifluoride?

If key impurities drift >10% between consecutive lots, or two on-site re-tests in a row fail, start qualifying a second source — don't wait for a line stoppage.

How often should the ytterbium trifluoride MSDS be refreshed, and is it a regulation?

MSDS has no fixed refresh cadence, but it should be revisited whenever the regulation, customer standard, or the molecular/impurity profile changes; an annual version check keeps arrival documents from going stale.

What is the molecular formula and weight of ytterbium trifluoride?

For ytterbium trifluoride, the molecular formula is F3Yb and molecular weight about 230.04 g/mol (CAS 13760-80-0). These are published physical properties; exact purity, specification and packaging follow the batch COA and order confirmation.

Related raw materials

• ytterbium(2+) dibromide (CAS 25502-05-0)
• ytterbium(3+) acetate (CAS 20981-49-1)
• Ytterbium (CAS 7440-64-4)
• YTTERBIUM ALUMINIDE (CAS 12265-05-3)

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How to get files & a quote

Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd. supplies chemical raw materials and fine chemicals; a COA ships with every batch, with MSDS and technical data sheets available on request. In your enquiry include product name, CAS, target purity and packaging, and we will provide documents and a quote to the relevant standard.

Contact: info@chemsp.cn | +86-18553102138

Note: This page is for industrial raw-material technical discussion only. Products are supplied for industrial and research use, not for consumer or medical use. Drinking-water, food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical applications must meet applicable regulations and customer standards; specifications, compliance documents and transport requirements follow the batch COA and order confirmation.

Data source & notes

Physical data in this page (formula, molecular weight, etc.) is referenced from public chemical databases such as PubChem, ChemSpider and the CAS Registry — intrinsic published properties of the substance.The CAS number (13760-80-0) of ytterbium trifluoride is the authoritative registry identifier from CAS, useful for precise cross-database verification.Purity, packaging, storage and transport follow the batch COA and order confirmation documents; application notes are general industry experience and any specific process must be validated and assessed for compliance.