Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Ytterbium (CAS: 7440-64-4)?
Answer
Ytterbium is primarily used in the electronics industry for its electrical and magnetic properties. It is also found in glass manufacturing, as a colorant and opacifier. In scientific research, ytterbium is used as a dopant in lasers and as a neutron absorber in nuclear reactors.
About
CAS No
7440-64-4
English Name
Ytterbium
Molecular Formula
Yb
Molecular Weight
173.04 g/mol
SMILES
[Yb]
InChIKey
NAWDYIZEMPQZHO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-18 17:52
