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Europium Oxide

CAS #: 1308-96-9
Linear Formula:
Eu2O3
MDL Number
MFCD00010997
EC No.:
215-165-6

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Europium Oxide Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula Eu2O3
Molecular Weight 351.92
Appearance White
Melting Point 2,350° C (4,262° F)
Boiling Point N/A
Density 7.42 g/cm3
Solubility in H2O N/A
Exact Mass 353.827 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass 353.827144 Da

Europium Oxide Health & Safety Information

Signal Word N/A
Hazard Statements N/A
Hazard Codes N/A
Precautionary Statements N/A
Flash Point Not applicable
Risk Codes N/A
Safety Statements N/A
Transport Information NONH
WGK Germany 2

About Europium Oxide

Oxide IonEuropium Oxide is a highly insoluble thermally stable Europium source suitable for glass, optic and ceramic applications. Europium oxide has a cubic structure similar to that of manganese oxide and may be formed by ignition of europium metal. Europium oxide forms europium salts when it reacts with acid. Europium Oxide is generally immediately available in most volumes. Ultra high purity and high purity compositions improve both optical quality and usefulness as scientific standards. Nanoscale elemental powders and suspensions, as alternative high surface area forms, may be considered. In energy efficient fluorescent lighting, Europium provides not only the neccessary red, but also the blue. OxideHigh Purity (99.999%) Europium Oxide (Eu2O3) Powder compounds are not conductive to electricity. However, certain perovskite structured oxides are electronically conductive finding application in the cathode of solid oxide fuel cells and oxygen generationsystems. Rare Earth oxide compounds are basic anhydrides and can therefore react with acids and with strong reducing agents in redox reactions. They are compounds containing at least one oxygen anion and one metallic cation. They are typically insoluble in aqueous solutions (water) and extremely stable making them useful in ceramic structures as simple as producing clay bowls toadvanced electronics and in light weight structural components in aerospace and electrochemical applications such as fuel cells in which they exhibit ionic conductivity. Europium oxide is also available in pellets, pieces, powder, sputtering targets, tablets, and nanopowder (from American Elements' nanoscale production facilities). Additional technical, research and safety (SDS) information is available.

Synonyms

Dieuropium trioxide, Europium(+3) cation; oxygen(-2) anion, Europia, Europium(3+) oxide, Europium sesquioxide, Europium trioxide

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula Eu2O3
Pubchem CID 4233003
MDL Number MFCD00010997
EC No. 215-165-6
IUPAC Name Europium(+3) cation; oxygen(-2) anion
Beilstein/Reaxys No. N/A
SMILES [Eu+3].[Eu+3].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2]
InchI Identifier InChI=1S/2Eu.3O/q2*+3;3*-2
InchI Key AEBZCFFCDTZXHP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

Related Elements

See more Europium products. Europium (atomic symbol: Eu, atomic number: 63) is a Block F, Group 3, Period 6 element with an atomic radius of 151.964. Europium Bohr ModelThe number of electrons in each of Europium's shells is 2, 8, 18, 25, 8, 2 and its electron configuration is [Xe]4f7 6s2. The europium atom has an atomic radius of 180 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 233 pm. Europium was discovered by Eugène-Anatole Demarçay in 1896, however, he did not isolate it until 1901. Europium was named after the continent of Europe.Elemental Europium Picture Europium is a member of the lanthanide or rare earth series of metals. In its elemental form, it has a silvery-white appearance but it is rarely found without oxide discoloration. Europium is found in many minerals including bastnasite, monazite, xenotime and loparite. It is not found in nature as a free element.