Europium Oxide Eu2O3

Product Properties

Product: Europium Oxide
Formula: Eu2O3
CAS No.: 1308-96-9
Purity:99.999%(5N), 99.99%(4N),99.9%(3N) (Eu2O3/REO)
Molecular Weight: 351.92
Density: 7.42 g/cm3
Melting point: 2350° C
Appearance: White powder with a little pink powder

Specification of Europium Oxide

Eu2O3/TREO (% min.)99.99999.9999.9
TREO (% min.)999999
Loss On Ignition (% max.)0.511
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
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.05
0.035
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
Cl-
NiO
ZnO
PbO		5
50
10
1
100
2
3
2		8
100
30
6
300
5
10
5		0.001
0.001
0.01
0.001
0.023
0.001
0.001
0.001

 

Application of Europium Oxide

  • The primary application of europium oxide is in the phosphor industry, where it is used to produce red and blue phosphors for color television tubes, fluorescent lamps, and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Europium-doped phosphors are essential for achieving the vibrant colors seen in digital displays and lighting systems. The red phosphors made from europium oxide are especially valued for their efficiency and the deep red color they produce, which is critical for the color balance in displays.
  • Europium oxide is used in the production of laser materials. Europium-doped laser crystals are utilized in various applications, including scientific research and medical devices, because of their specific light emission properties.
  • Europium oxide contributes to the development of optical materials, including glasses and glass ceramics that are used in lenses, optical fibers, and other components where precise light transmission and manipulation are required. Its use in optical materials is primarily due to its ability to modify the optical properties of glasses, improving their performance in specific applications.
  • Europium oxide possesses neutron absorption properties, making it useful in the nuclear industry. It can be used in control rods and other components of nuclear reactors where managing the neutron flux is essential for reactor control and safety.
  • In catalysis, europium oxide serves as a catalyst or catalyst support in various chemical reactions. It has been explored for use in catalyzing the synthesis of complex organic compounds, including those relevant to pharmaceuticals and environmental technologies.