Product Description
Europium Oxide
Formula: Eu2O3
CAS No.: 1308-96-9
Molecular Weight: 351.92
Density: 7.42 g/cm3
Melting point: 2350° C
Appearance: White powder or chunks
Solubility: Insoluble in water, moderately soluble in strong mineral acids Stability: Slightly hygroscopic
Multilingual: EuropiumOxid, Oxyde De Europium, Oxido Del Europio
APPLICATIONS
Europium oxide, also known as europia, has several unique applications, mainly due to its luminescent and magnetic properties. Here are some of the key uses:
1. Phosphors and Luminescent Materials: Europium oxide is widely used in the manufacture of phosphors for television screens, computer monitors, and fluorescent lamps. It emits red and blue light under fluorescent lighting, contributing to the vivid colors in display screens.
2. Optoelectronics: Due to its ability to absorb and emit light, europium oxide is used in optoelectronic devices, including lasers, LEDs, and other light-emitting devices.
3. Euro Banknotes Authentication: Europium oxide is used in the anti-counterfeiting phosphors in Euro banknotes. These phosphors emit red luminescence under UV light, helping to verify the authenticity of the currency.
4. Nuclear Reactors: Similar to other rare earth oxides, europium oxide is used in control rods of nuclear reactors due to its ability to absorb neutrons.
5. Glass and Ceramics: It is used as a red and blue colorant in glass and ceramics. The unique color properties of europium oxide make it valuable for producing special colored glasses.
6. Research and Development: Europium oxide is used in various research applications, particularly in materials science and solid-state physics, due to its interesting magnetic properties.
7. Catalysis: In some instances, europium oxide is used as a catalyst in chemical reactions, although this is less common than its use in phosphors and luminescent materials.
8. Biomedical Applications: Research is ongoing into the use of europium oxide in biomedical applications, including in certain imaging techniques.
These applications demonstrate how europium oxide's unique properties make it a crucial material in various technological and scientific fields.
Test Item |
Standard |
Results |
Eu2O3/TREO |
≥99.99% |
99.995% |
Main Component TREO |
≥99% |
99.6% |
RE Impurities (TREO,ppm) |
CeO2 |
≤5 |
3.0 |
La2O3 |
≤5 |
2.0 |
Pr6O11 |
≤5 |
2.8 |
Nd2O3 |
≤5 |
2.6 |
Sm2O3 |
≤3 |
1.2 |
Ho2O3 |
≤1.5 |
0.6 |
Y2O3 |
≤3 |
1.0 |
Non-RE Impurities, ppmy |
SO4 |
20 |
6.0 |
Fe2O3 |
15 |
3.5 |
SiO2 |
15 |
2.6 |
CaO |
30 |
8 |
PbO |
10 |
2.5 |
TREO |
1% |
0.26 |
Package |
Iron packaging with inner plastic sacks. |
This is only one spec for 99.9% purity, we can also provide 99.5%, 99.95% purity. Europium oxide with special requirements for impurities can be customized according to customer's requirements.
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