Description of Yttria Alumina Garnet
Yttria alumina garnet, YAG, is a white to grayish powder available in particle sizes ranging from 1 µm to 1 mm. Stanford Advanced Materials provides high purity Yttria Alumina Garnet (YAG) with competitive price.
Chemical Properties of Yttria Alumina Garnet
The following table lists the chemical properties of yttrium aluminum oxide.
Chemical Data
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Chemical symbol
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Y3Al5O12
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CAS No
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12005-21-9
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Group
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Yttrium 3 Aluminum 13 Oxygen 16
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Electronic configuration
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Yttrium Kr 4d1 5s2 Aluminum [Ne] 3s2 3p1 Oxygen 1s2 2s2 2p4
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Chemical Composition
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Element
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Content (%)
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Yttrium
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44.9
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Aluminum
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22.8
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Oxygen
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32.3
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Physical Properties of Yttria Alumina Garnet
Yttrium aluminum oxide appears in the form of a white powder having a nearly spherical structure.
The physical properties of yttrium aluminum oxide are provided in the table below.
Properties
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Metric
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Imperial
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Density
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4.56 g/mL
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0.164 lb/in3
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Molecular Weight
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593.62
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Thermal Properties of Yttria Alumina Garnet
The following are the thermal properties of yttrium aluminum oxide.
Properties
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Metric
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Imperial
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Melting Point
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2690°C
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4874°F
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Boiling Point
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4300°C
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7772°F
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