Molecular structure of Ytterbium(III) bromide, anhydrous, CAS Number: 13759-89-2
Ytterbium(III) bromide, anhydrous (CAS 13759-89-2)
Alternate Names:
Ytterbium tribromide
CAS Number:
13759-89-2
Molecular Weight:
412.75
Molecular Formula:
YbBr3
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Ytterbium(III) bromide, anhydrous is a compound belonging to the rare earth metal group. The precise mechanism of action of Ytterbium(III) bromide, anhydrous remains a subject of ongoing investigation. However, current understanding suggests that it functions as a Lewis acid catalyst by accepting electron pairs from the reactants, thereby facilitating the reaction. In the context of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Ytterbium(III) bromide, anhydrous serves as a contrast agent that reduces the relaxation time of water molecules in tissues, leading to a brighter signal in the MRI image.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Ytterbium(III) bromide, anhydrous, 1 g | sc-224376 | 1 g | $124.00 | |||
Ytterbium(III) bromide, anhydrous, 5 g | sc-224376A | 5 g | $530.00 |