Compounds of ytterbium:ytterbium (III) fluoride- Formula as commonly written: YbF3
- Hill system formula: F3Yb1
- CAS registry number: [13760-80-0]
- Formula weight: 230.035
- Class: fluoride
Synonyms- ytterbium (III) fluoride
- ytterbium fluoride
- ytterbium trifluoride
Physical properties- Colour: white
- Appearance: crystalline solid
- Melting point: 1157°C
- Boiling point: 2230
- Density: 8200 kg m-3
Element analysis and oxidation numbersFor each compound, and where possible, a formal oxidation number for each element is given, but the usefulness of this number is limited, especially so for p-block elements in particular. Based upon that oxidation number, an electronic configuration is also given but note that for more exotic compounds you should view this as a guide only. | Element | % | Formal oxidation state | Formal electronic configuration |
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| F | 24.78 | -1 | [He].2s2.2p6 | | Yb | 75.22 | 3 | [Xe].4f13 |
SynthesisNot available Solid state structure- Geometry of ytterbium: 8 coordinate: bicapped trigonal prismatic
- Prototypical structure:
Isotope patternWhat follows is the calculated isotope pattern for the YbF3 unit with the most intense ion set to 100%. Formula: Yb1F3 mass %225 0.4
226 0.0
227 9.6 _____
228 45.0 ______________________
229 68.9 __________________________________
230 50.7 _________________________
231 100.0 __________________________________________________
232 0.0
233 39.9 ____________________
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