Yttrium (III) oxide by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as yttria, this inorganic compound is an oxide of yttrium. It is available as a white powder which is insoluble in water. It naturally occurs as a rare mineral, Yttriaite. The compound is stable under general conditions, however, it is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. It is hygroscopic in nature. CAS No. 1314-36-9 Quantity Provided: 100 gm per bottle Molecular formula: Y2O3 Molecular weight: 225.81 Assay: 99.9 %Yttrium (III) oxide has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. It finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivatives. It is majorly used as a common starting material for both materials science as well as inorganic compounds. Yttrium oxide is widely used to produce phosphors which give the red colour in colour TV picture tubes. It is additionally used to construct yttrium iron garnets, which are very effective microwave filters. Zirconia in dental ceramics can be stabilized by yttrium oxide. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.