Yttrium(III) chloride
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| Yttrium(III) chloride | |
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| General | |
| Other names | yttrium trifluoride |
| Molecular formula | YCl3 |
| Molar mass | 195.26 g/mol |
| Appearance | off-white powder |
| CAS number | [10361-92-9] |
| Properties | |
| Density and phase | 2.67 g/cm3, solid |
| Solubility | .820 g/100 mL (50°C) in water soluble in alcohol |
| Melting point | 721°C |
| Boiling point | 1507°C |
| Hazards | |
| EU classification | not listed |
| NFPA 704 |   
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| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references | |
Yttrium(III) chloride (YCl3) is an inorganic chemical compound.
Conditions/substances to avoid are: moisture, water, strong oxidizing agents, acids and bases.
It is used in analytic chemistry and in the preparation of the pure metal.
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