CAS · 13759-92-7
Product Overview
Europiumchloride hexahydrate is a high-purity electronic-chemicals supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.
Product Specifications
| Eu₂O₃/TREO: | 99.99% min |
|---|---|
| Total oxide (TREO): | 47.50% min |
| CeO₂: | 0.0005% max |
| La₂O₃: | 0.0005% max |
| Pr₆O₁₁: | 0.0005% max |
| Nd₂O₃: | 0.0005% max |
| Sm₂O₃: | 0.0005% max |
| Y₂O₃: | 0.0005% max |
| Dy₂O₃: | 0.0005% max |
| Ho₂O₃: | 0.0005% max |
| Er₂O₃: | 0.0005% max |
| Yb₂O₃: | 0.0010% max |
| Gd₂O₃: | 0.0015% max |
| Fe₂O₃: | 0.0008% max |
| SiO₂: | 0.0020% max |
| CaO: | 0.0030% max |
Applications
1. Phosphors and Luminescent Materials
Used as a key precursor for synthesizing red phosphors in fluorescent lamps, LEDs, and display technologies.
Incorporated into glass, ceramics, and polymers to impart bright red luminescence under UV or electron excitation.
2. Optoelectronics
Utilized in laser materials and other optoelectronic devices where europium ions act as activators for emission centers.
3. Chemical Research
Employed as a source of europium ions in coordination chemistry and in the development of new lanthanide complexes.
4. Catalysis
Investigated for use in catalytic processes leveraging the unique electronic properties of europium ions.
Benefits
✔️ High Luminescence Efficiency
Europium ions provide sharp emission lines with high color purity, especially in red region emissions.
✔️ Water Solubility
The hexahydrate form is soluble in water, facilitating easy handling and solution-based processing.
✔️ Versatile Precursor
Useful starting material for various chemical syntheses involving europium.
Conclusion
Europium chloride hexahydrate is an important rare earth compound widely used in the production of luminescent materials, optoelectronics, and catalysis. Its water solubility and excellent luminescent properties make it a valuable precursor in advanced materials research and industrial applications.
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