Yttrium(III) chloride hydrate (YCl3•xH2O)-Crystalline

(Yttrium(III) chloride hydrate (YCl3•xH2O)-Crystalline)

CAS: 12741-05-8 Molecular Formula: YCl3•xH2O Purity: 99.99% Products Code: TR Specification Model: -100 Mesh Hazardous Class: NO EINECS No.: 233-801-0

Characteristic

Yttrium(III) chloride is an inorganic compound of yttrium and chloride. It exists in two forms, the hydrate (YCl3(H2O)6) and an anhydrous form (YCl3). Both are colourless solids that are highly soluble in water and deliquescent.

Chemical formula：YCl3•xH2O

Molar mass：195.265 g/mol

Appearance：white solid

Density：2.18 g/cm3

Melting point：100°C

Boiling point：100°C at 760 mmHg

Solubility in water：751 g/L (20 °C)

Solubility：601 g/L ethanol (15 °C)；606 g/L pyridine (15 °C)

Application

Yttrium(III) chloride is used a precursor for the synthesis of optically active crystals and as a starting material for the synthesis of polymerization catalysts.

(Yttrium(III) chloride hydrate (YCl3•xH2O)-Crystalline)