Rare earth ytterbium targets are made using the element ytterbium (Yb) and are primarily used in various research and industrial applications. Ytterbium's specific physical and chemical properties give it unique uses across multiple fields. Here are some primary applications of rare earth ytterbium targets:

Fiber Lasers: Ytterbium is one of the dopants used in the manufacture of fiber lasers, particularly in high-power laser cutting and welding equipment. Ytterbium-doped fibers can provide efficient and high-output power lasers used in industrial processing and medical surgeries.

Radiopharmaceutical Applications: Ytterbium-169 isotope is used in medicine as a radioactive source, for example, in bone density measurements and certain types of radiolabeling.

Electronic Materials: Through sputtering coating technology, ytterbium targets can be used to form thin films on electronic devices, such as sensors and specialized semiconductor equipment, sometimes used to improve the performance and durability of devices.

Research and Development: In scientific research, ytterbium targets are often used to study the physical properties of new materials or develop new chemical processing methods.

Optical Coatings: In specific optical applications, such as certain types of lenses and optical filters, ytterbium can be used to produce high-performance optical coatings.

LXAM produces ytterbium with a regular purity of REM≥99.9% and distilled ytterbium with a purity of REM≥99.99%.. The average grain size is <200um.

Manufacture Method: Hot Pressing (HP), Hot/Cold Isostatic Pressing (HIP, CIP), Vacuum Melting, Vacuum Sintering

Features:

• High purity, high density (Close to 100%), low gas content

• Grain refinement

• Semiconductor grade

• High utilization efficiency

Production Process:

Raw Material Preparation - Melting - Forging - Rolling - Heat Treatment - Machining - Quality Inspection - Packaging - Shipping

Customized Size

Circular: Diameter <= 14 inch, Thickness >= 1mm;

Rectangle: Length <= 48 inch, Width <= 15.75 inch, Thickness >= 1mm.

For larger product sizes, we can do 45-degree or 90-degree angle tiles.

If you have other requirements, we can customize for you. Please provide drawings (PDF, JPG, PNG).

LXAM offers high-quality products at competitive prices and welcomes inquiries, promising a response within 24 hours.