Yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG)
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Description
Synthetic yttrium iron garnets (YIG) and yttrium aluminum garnets (YAG) are used as microwave bandpass filters in communication networks. Single-crystal YAGs are also used in lasers and for making artificial diamonds.
Synonyms and Related Terms
yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG);
Risks
- Sensitive to light, air, and moisture.
- Contact may cause irritation.
- Powder is flammable.
- Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in dilute acids and potassium hydroxide solution. Decomposes in water.
Composition | Y (atomic no. 39) |
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CAS | 7440-65-5 |
Melting Point | 1522 C |
Density | 4.4689 g/ml |
Molecular Weight | atomic wt =88.90585 |
Boiling Point | 3338 C |
Comparisons
Natural and Simulated Diamonds
Resources and Citations
- Gem Identification Lab Manual, Gemological Institute of America, 2016.
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 178
- Web Elements at http://www.webelements.com/webelements/elements/text/Y/hist.html
- Wikipedia: Yttrium aluminum garnet