Yttrium(III) nitrate is an inorganic compound, a salt with the formula Y(NO3)3. The hexahydrate is the most common form commercially available.
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Yttrium nitrate
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.030.717 |
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Molar mass | 274.927 g/mol |
Appearance | Colorless crystals |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Yttrium(III) nitrate can be prepared by dissolving corresponding metal oxide in 6 mol/L nitric acid:[1]
Yttrium(III) nitrate hexahydrate loses crystallized water at relatively low temperature. Upon further heating, basic salt YONO3 is formed.[2] At 600 C, the thermal decomposition is complete. Y2O3 is the final product.[3]
Y(NO3)3·3TBP is formed when tributyl phosphate is used as the extracting solvent.[4]
Yttrium(III) nitrate is mainly used as a source of Y3+ cations. It is a precursor of some yttrium-containing materials, such as Y4Al2O9,[3] YBa2Cu3O6.5+x[2] and yttrium-based metal-organic frameworks. [5] It can also be used as a catalyst in organic synthesis.[6]