Ytterbium (III) chloride hexahydrate is a stable, hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air),
moisture-sensitive compound. It is incompatible with strong oxidising agents. Exposure
to ytterbium (III) chloride hexahydrate has been reported to cause eye irritation, skin irritation,
and respiratory tract irritation.
Ytterbium(III) chloride hexahydrate can be used in applications such as: rare earth doping of yttrium oxide (Y2O3) nanoparticles for the development of fluorescent materials, doping of yttrium fluoride (YF3) nanoparticles for potential usage in 3D displays, photovoltaics, and drug delivery
