Ytterbium (Yb) Plate/Sheet/Foil

Ytterbium foil is commonly produced using casting, rolling, and annealing processes. While thinner foils necessitate rolling, purchasing a small quantity of thicker sheets allows for direct cutting from the ingot, thereby reducing the minimum order quantity and lead time.
Ytterbium, symbolized by Yb and atomic number 70, is a rare earth metal with significant applications in various fields. Ytterbium is primarily recognized for its utilization in laser technology, specifically as a dopant in solid-state lasers. Ytterbium-doped lasers are employed in materials processing, scientific research, and telecommunications due to their high power output, broad wavelength range, and excellent beam quality. Ytterbium-based lasers are also used in eye surgery, marking and engraving, and other precision applications. Ytterbium is also utilized in nuclear reactors as a neutron absorber and control material. Additionally, ytterbium compounds have magnetic properties and are employed in specialized magnets and magnetic alloys. With its contributions to laser technology, nuclear energy, and magnetic applications, ytterbium continues to play a critical role in advancing scientific research, industrial processes, and technological advancements.
Ytterbium Sheet are vacuum sealed in plastic bags or argon protected in other container for safety shipment. We also use heavy foam to protect this rare earth material. Common documents together with these rare earth metals are packing list and analytical report (COA).

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