Erbium(III) oxide
ALDRICH/203238 - ≥99.99% trace metals basis
Synonym: Erbia; Erbium trioxide; Erbium(III) oxide; Europia; Europium oxide; Europium trioxide
CAS Number: 12061-16-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): Er2O3
Molecular Weight: 382.52
EC Number: 235-045-7
MDL Number: MFCD00010991
Linear Formula: Er2O3
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥99.99% trace metals basis |
| density | 8.64 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/2Er.3O |
| InChI key | VQCBHWLJZDBHOS-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| reaction suitability | reagent type: catalyst core: erbium |
| SMILES string | O=[Er]O[Er]=O |
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| General description: | Erbium(III) oxide (Er₂O₃) is a metal oxide with high thermal stability, optical transparency, and excellent luminescent characteristics. It is widely used in microelectronics, optoelectronics, and biomedical fields. The material is particularly valued for its role in solid-state lasers and optical amplifiers. Additionally, Er₂O₃ is utilized in the production of high-refractive index glasses for optical devices and composite electrolyte for fuel cells. |
| Packaging: | 5, 25 g in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥99.99% trace metals basis |
| Density | 8.64 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352303 |

