Ytterbium oxide
Agent Name
Ytterbium oxide
CAS Number
1314-37-0
Formula
O3-Yb2
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Ytterbium (III) oxide. [ChemIDplus] Ytterbia; [Merck Index]
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
Colorless mass; [Merck Index] Slightly hygroscopic; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used in alloys, ceramics, glass, carbon arc lamps, and catalysts; [Hawley]
Comments
See "Ytterbium." See "RARE EARTH METALS" and linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Fibrogenic
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: