• Source: Ytterbium(III) sulfide

Ytterbium(III) sulfide is a binary inorganic compound of ytterbium and sulfur with the chemical formula Yb2S3.




Preparation


Ytterbium(III) sulfide can be obtained by reacting ytterbium and sulfur in an inert atmosphere at 450–800 °C:

2Yb + 3S → Yb2S3
It can also be prepared by passing hydrogen sulfide through heated ytterbium(III) oxide:

Yb2O3 + 3H2S → Yb2S3 + 3H2O




Physical properties


Ytterbium(III) sulfide forms yellow crystals of rhombic symmetry, and cell parameters a = 0.678 nm, b = 0.995 nm, c = 0.361 nm.




Uses


The compound is used in the production of ceramics and as a catalyst.




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