Europium Chloride EuCl3.6H2O

Product Properties

Product：Europium Chloride
Formula: EuCl3.6H2O
CAS No.: 13759-92-7
Molecular Weight: 366.32
Density: 4.89 g/cm3
Melting point: 50 °C
Appearance: White crystalline

Specification of Europium Chloride

 
Eu2O3/TREO (% min.)99.99999.9999.9
TREO (% min.)454545
Rare Earth Impuritiesppm max.ppm max.% max.
La2O3/TREO
CeO2/TREO
Pr6O11/TREO
Nd2O3/TREO
Sm2O3/TREO
Gd2O3/TREO
Tb4O7/TREO
Dy2O3/TREO
Ho2O3/TREO
Er2O3/TREO
Tm2O3/TREO
Yb2O3/TREO
Lu2O3/TREO
Y2O3/TREO		1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1		5
5
5
5
10
10
10
10
5
5
5
5
5
5		0.001
0.0031
0.001
0.001
0.05
0.025
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
Non-Rare Earth Impuritiesppm max.ppm max.% max.
Fe2O3
SiO2
CaO
CuO
NiO
ZnO
PbO		5
50
10
2
2
3
3		10
100
30
5
5
10
10		0.001
0.01
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001

 

Application of Europium Chloride

  • Europium chloride is extensively used in the synthesis of europium-doped phosphors, which are crucial components in the production of color displays, fluorescent lamps, and LEDs. The red and blue phosphors derived from europium provide the vibrant colors necessary for high-definition displays and energy-efficient lighting. The ability of europium ions to convert ultraviolet light into visible light with high efficiency makes europium chloride a valuable precursor in phosphor manufacturing.
  • In the field of catalysis, europium chloride can serve as a catalyst or co-catalyst in various organic reactions. Its application includes facilitating reactions such as polymerization, where its unique properties can influence the reaction pathway or improve the efficiency of the process.
  • Europium-doped materials, prepared using europium chloride, are used in lasers and other optical applications. These materials can emit light at specific wavelengths when excited, making them useful in laser technology for medical, industrial, and research purposes. The properties of europium ions allow for precise control over the emission characteristics of these materials.
  • Europium chloride is utilized in chemical and materials science research as a source of europium ions. It is used in the synthesis of complex europium compounds and for studying the properties of europium in various chemical and physical contexts. This includes research into new luminescent materials, magnetic materials, and other europium-based compounds with potential technological applications.