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Erbium Nitrate
Er(NO3)3.5H2O
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Erbium Nitrate is a highly water soluble crystalline Erbium source for uses compatible with nitrates and lower (acidic) pH. Nitrate compounds are generally soluble in water. Nitrate materials are also oxidizing agents. When mixed with hydrocarbons, nitrate compounds can form a flammable mixture. Nitrates are excellent precursors for production of ultra high purity compounds and certain catalyst and nanoscale(nanoparticles and nanopowders) materials. All metallic nitrates are inorganic salts of a given metal cation and the nitrate anion. The nitrate anion is a univalent (-1 charge) polyatomic ion composed of a single nitrogen atom ionically bound to three oxygen atoms (Symbol: NO3) for a total formula weight of 62.05. Erbium has applications in glass coloring, as an amplifier in fiber optics, and in lasers for medical and dental use. Erbium Nitrate is generally immediately available in most volumes. Ultra high purity and high purity compositions improve both optical quality and usefulness as scientific standards. Nanoscale (See also Nanotechnology Information and Quantum Dots) elemental powders and suspensions, as alternative high surface area forms, may be considered. We also produce Erbium Nitrate Solution. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement.

Erbium is a Block F, Group 3, Period 6 element. The electronic configuration is [Xe]4f126s2. In its elemental form erbium's CAS number is 7440-52-0. The erbium atom has a radius of 173.4.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is unknown. Erbium has application in glass coloring, as an amplifier in fiber optics, and in lasers for medical and dental use. Erbium is available as metal and compounds with purities from 99% to 99.999% (ACS grade to ultra-high purity); metals in the form of foil, sputtering target, and rod, and compounds as submicron and nanopowder.

Formula CAS No. Appearance Molecular Weight Density Melting Point Boiling Point Solubility Stability
Er(NO3)3.5H2O 10031-51-3 Pink 353.27       Soluble in water, strongly soluble in strong mineral acids Slightly hygroscopic
PRODUCT CATALOG Erbium Research, Properties, & Information Submicron & Nanopowder Tolling Ultra High Purity Sputtering Target Crystal Growth Rod, Plate, Powder, etc. MSDS
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Recent Research & Development for Erbium

  • Fluorescence-controlled Er:YAG laser for caries removal in permanent teeth: a randomized clinical trial. Eur J Oral Sci. 2008 Apr;116(2):170-6.

  • Erbium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser stapedotomy-A safe technique. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2008 Apr;138(4):507-12.

  • Minimally Ablative Erbium:YAG Laser Resurfacing of Facial Atrophic Acne Scars in Asian Skin: A Pilot Study. Dermatol Surg. 2008 Mar 28; [Epub ahead of print]

  • Acid resistance of dentin after erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser irradiation. Lasers Med Sci. 2008 Mar 20; [Epub ahead of print]

  • Photonic generation of a microwave signal by incorporating a delay interferometer and a saturable absorber. Opt Lett. 2008 Mar 15;33(6):554-6.

  • Split-Face Comparison of the Erbium Micropeel with Intense Pulsed Light. Dermatol Surg. 2008 Mar 3; [Epub ahead of print]

  • Laser treatment of pigmented lesions in clinical practice: a retrospective case series and patient satisfaction survey. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2008 Mar;33(2):139-41. Epub 2007 Dec 10.

  • Side effects and complications of fractional laser photothermolysis: experience with 961 treatments. Dermatol Surg. 2008 Mar;34(3):301-5; discussion 305-7. Epub 2008 Jan 8.

  • Long-term results of Erbium YAG-laser-assisted deep sclerectomy. Eye. 2008 Mar;22(3):370-4. Epub 2006 Nov 24.

  • Laser in the treatment of hypertrophic burn scars. Int Wound J. 2008 Mar;5(1):87-97.

  • Bond strength of fiber posts after the application of erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser treatment and gaseous ozone to the root canal. J Endod. 2008 Mar;34(3):306-9.

  • Successful treatment of nevus comedonicus with the use of the Erbium Yag laser. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2008 Mar;22(3):375-7. Epub 2007 Nov 14. No abstract available.

  • Acid Synthesis of Luminescent Amine-functionalized or Erbium-doped Silica Spheres for Biological Applications. J Fluoresc. 2008 Mar;18(2):507-11. Epub 2007 Dec 1.

  • Structural and spectroscopic study of a novel erbium titanate pink pigment prepared by sol-gel methodology. J Phys Chem B. 2008 Feb 28;112(8):2319-25. Epub 2008 Feb 5.

  • Results of fractional ablative facial skin resurfacing with the erbium:yttrium-aluminium-garnet laser 1 week and 2 months after one single treatment in 30 patients. Lasers Med Sci. 2008 Feb 19; [Epub ahead of print]

  • Polarization independent thermally tunable erbium-doped fiber amplifier gain equalizer using a cascaded Mach-Zehnder coupler. Appl Opt. 2008 Feb 10;47(5):718-24.

  • . Crystal growth, spectroscopic characterization, and eye-safe laser operation of erbium- and ytterbium-codoped KLu(WO(4))(2). Appl Opt. 2008 Feb 10;47(5):656-65.

  • Comparison of sandblasting, laser irradiation, and conventional acid etching for orthodontic bonding of molar tubes. Eur J Orthod. 2008 Feb 8; [Epub ahead of print]

  • [Treating papillomatous intradermal nevi : Lasers - yes or no? A prospective study.] Hautarzt. 2008 Feb;59(2):101-107. German.

  • Micro-fractional ablative skin resurfacing with two novel erbium laser systems. Lasers Surg Med. 2008 Feb;40(2):113-23.

 

 

 

Material Safety Data Sheet
  • 1 Identification of substance

    • Product details

    • Trade name Erbium nitrate
  • 2 Composition/Data on components:

    • Chemical characterization:
                 Designation: (CAS#)                                        
      Erbium nitrate, hydrate (CAS# ?), 100%
    • Identification number(s):
    • EINECS Number: 233-436-7
  • 3 Hazards identification

    • Hazard designation:
      Xi Irritant
      O  Oxidising
    • Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
      R 8        Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
      R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
  • 4 First aid measures

    • After inhalation
      Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.
      Seek immediate medical advice.
    • After skin contact
      Instantly wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
      Seek immediate medical advice.
    • After eye contact
      Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult doctor.
    • After swallowing Seek immediate medical advice.
  • 5 Fire fighting measures

    • Suitable extinguishing agents
      CO2, extinguishing powder or water jet. Fight larger fires with water jet.
    • Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
        flue gases:
      This substance is an oxidizer and its heat of reaction with reducing agents or combustibles may cause ignition.
      Can be released in case of fire:
      Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
    • Protective equipment:
      Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
      Wear full protective suit.
  • 6 Accidental release measures

    • Person-related safety precautions:
      Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
      Ensure adequate ventilation
    • Measures for environmental protection:
      Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
    • Measures for cleaning/collecting: Ensure adequate ventilation.
    • Additional information:
      See Section 7 for information on safe handling
      See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
      See Section 13 for information on disposal.
  • 7 Handling and storage


    • Handling
    • Information for safe handling:
      Keep containers tightly sealed.
      Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
      Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
    • Information about protection against explosions and fires:
      Substance/product can reduce the ignition temperature of flammable substances.
      This substance is an oxidizer and its heat of reaction with reducing agents or combustibles may cause ignition.

    • Storage
    • Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:
      No special requirements.
    • Information about storage in one common storage facility:
      Store away from flammable substances.
      Store away from reducing agents.
    • Further information about storage conditions:
      This product is hygroscopic.
      Protect from humidity and keep away from water.
      Keep container tightly sealed.
      Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
  • 8 Exposure controls and personal protection

    • Additional information about design of technical systems:
      Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

    • Components with critical values that require monitoring at the
      workplace:                                                             
      Not required.
    • Additional information: No data

    • Personal protective equipment
    • General protective and hygienic measures
      The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to in handling the chemicals.
      Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food.
      Instantly remove any soiled and impregnated garments.
      Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work.
      Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
    • Breathing equipment: Use breathing protection with high concentrations.
    • Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
    • Eye protection:
      Safety glasses
      Face protection
    • Body protection: Protective work clothing.
  • 9 Physical and chemical properties:

    • General Information

    • Form: Crystalline aggregates
    • Colour: Red
    • Smell: Odourless
    •   Value/Range  Unit    Method      
    • Change in condition
    • Melting point/Melting range:                   130 ° C     (-4H2O)
    • Boiling point/Boiling range:       Not determined
    • Sublimation temperature / start:   Not determined

    • Flash point:                       Not applicable

    • Inflammability (solid, gaseous)
      Contact with combustible material may cause fire.

    • Ignition temperature:              Not determined

    • Decomposition temperature:         Not determined

    • Critical values for explosion:
    • Lower:                             Not determined
    • Upper:                             Not determined

    • Steam pressure:                    Not determined

    • Density                            Not determined

    • Solubility in / Miscibility with
    • Water:                             Soluble
      Fully miscible
  • 10 Stability and reactivity

    • Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
      No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
    • Materials to be avoided:
      Reducing agents, easily oxidized materials
      Organic materials
      Metal powders
      Water/moisture
    • Dangerous reactions:
      Reacts with reducing agents
      Reacts with flammable substances
    • Dangerous products of decomposition:
      Nitrous vitriol gases
      Metal oxide
  • 11 Toxicological information

    • Acute toxicity:
    • Primary irritant effect:
    • on the skin: Irritant for skin and mucous membranes.
    • on the eye: Irritant effect.
    • Sensitization: No sensitizing effect known.
    • Additional toxicological information:
      To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
      No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.
  • 12 Ecological information:

    • General notes:
      Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
      Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
      Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water bodies or sewage system.
  • 13 Disposal considerations


    • Product:
    • Recommendation
      Consult state, local or national regulations for proper disposal.
      Hand over to disposers of hazardous waste.
      Must be specially treated under adherence to official regulations.

    • Uncleaned packagings:
    • Recommendation:
      Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
    • Recommended cleaning agent: Water, if necessary with cleaning agent.
  • 14 Transport information


    • Land transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (cross-border/domestic)
    • ADR/RID-GGVS/E Class:     5.1 (O2) Oxidizing substances.
    • Kemler Number:            50
    • UN-Number:                1477
    • Packaging group:          III
    • Label                     5.1
    • Designation of goods:     1477 NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (erbium
                                 nitrate)

    • Maritime transport IMDG/GGVSea:
    • IMDG/GGVSea Class:        5.1
    • UN Number:                1477
    • Label                     5.1
    • Packaging group:          III
    • Correct technical name:   NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S.

    • Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
    • ICAO/IATA Class:          5.1
    • UN/ID Number:             1477
    • Label                     5.1
    • Packaging group:          III
    • Correct technical name:   NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
  • 15 Regulatory information


    • Designation according to EC guidelines:

    • Code letter and hazard designation of product:
      Xi Irritant O Oxidising

    • Risk phrases:
      8        Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
      36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

    • Safety phrases:
      17       Keep away from combustible material.
      26       In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

    • National regulations

    • Information about limitation of use:
      For use only by technically qualified individuals.
      Employment restrictions concerning young persons must be observed.

    • Water hazard class:
      Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
  • 16 Other information:

      Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of employees.  This information is furnished without warranty, and any use of the product not in conformance with this Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other product or process, is the responsibility of the user.
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