Ytterbium Metal Lump
Elemental ytterbium (atomic number 70) in lump form, pure and unmixed, under HTS 2805.30.0050 as a rare-earth metal. Applied in laser materials and doping semiconductors.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If interalloyed with europium or other lanthanides
Intermixed rare-earth metals may classify as compounds or mixtures in 2846.
If in phosphide form like copper phosphide blends
Phosphides of rare-earths fall under 2853 for other inorganic compounds.
If prepared as doping master alloy
Prepared mixtures for electronics doping are chemical products in 3824.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include MSDS and handling instructions; ytterbium is pyrophoric and requires special transport declarations
• Verify no interalloying via XRF testing; mixtures shift classification out of 2805
• Check EAR licensing for high-purity grades used in night-vision tech
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Yttrium Metal Ingots
Pure yttrium metal in ingot form, atomic number 39, classified as a rare-earth metal under HTS 2805.30.0050 since it is not intermixed or interalloyed with other metals. Used primarily in alloys for high-temperature applications and electronics.
Scandium Metal Powder
High-purity scandium powder (atomic number 21), a rare-earth metal not intermixed or interalloyed, fitting HTS 2805.30.0050. Essential for lightweight aluminum-scandium alloys in aerospace.
Gadolinium Metal Rods
Pure gadolinium rods (atomic number 64), classified in HTS 2805.30.0050 as non-interalloyed rare-earth metal. Used in MRI contrast agents and magnetocaloric applications.
Terbium Metal Granules
Granular terbium (atomic number 65), pure rare-earth metal without intermixing, per HTS 2805.30.0050. Key for phosphors in lighting and displays.
Dysprosium Metal Foil
Thin dysprosium foil (atomic number 66), unmixed rare-earth metal under HTS 2805.30.0050. Enhances neodymium magnets for electric vehicles.
Holmium Metal Wire
Drawn holmium wire (atomic number 67), pure and not interalloyed, HTS 2805.30.0050 rare-earth metal. Used in optical fibers and calibration standards.