Yttrium(III) hydroxide hydrate Y(OH)3 CAS 16469-22-0 For Yttrium Salts

Yttrium hydroxide, with the chemical formula Y(OH)3, is a white amorphous solid that is insoluble in water and organic solvents and has a weak alkaline character. The crystal structure is layered, and the layers are connected by hydrogen bonds. Yttrium hydroxide is widely used in many fields. In the chemical industry, it is an important starting material for the production of other rare earth metal compounds, and can be converted into a variety of rare earth salts or oxides with specific functions. In the field of catalysis, due to the abundant active sites on its surface, yttrium hydroxide can effectively promote the conduct of a variety of organic reactions, improve the reaction efficiency and product purity. In addition, yttrium hydroxide has become one of the important raw materials for the preparation of high-performance optical lenses and other optoelectronic devices due to its excellent optical properties, such as high refractive index and low dispersion. At the same time, in the use of nuclear energy, yttrium hydroxide also plays an important role, can be used as a neutron reflector.