Description

Europium Nitrate is an inorganic salt of the rare earth element europium, widely recognized for its unique luminescent properties. This compound is a critical precursor material in the manufacture of advanced phosphors and optical materials. It is essential for industries focused on high-tech lighting, display technologies, and specialized chemical research, where precise material properties are paramount.

Application

• Phosphor Manufacturing: A key raw material for producing red phosphors used in LED lighting, plasma display panels (PDPs), and fluorescent lamps.
• Optical Materials: Used in the synthesis of doped glasses and crystals for lasers, fiber optics, and other photonic devices.
• Chemical Research & Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and various chemical research applications.
• Analytical Reagents: Employed as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and spectroscopy for calibration and testing.
• Electronics & Semiconductors: Used in the fabrication of thin films and other electronic components where its specific properties are required.
• Nuclear Industry: Can be utilized in neutron absorption applications and as a dopant in certain scintillation materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Europium Nitrate
CAS No.	10031-53-5
Molecular Formula	Eu(NO3)3·xH2O
Molecular Weight	337.98 (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Europium trinitrate; Nitric acid, europium(3+) salt; Europium(III) nitrate; Europium nitrate hexahydrate; Europium nitrate hydrate; Europium nitrate (Eu(NO3)3); Rare earth nitrate
EINECS	233-107-7

Quality Control

Our Europium Nitrate is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, including testing for key parameters such as europium content, anion impurities, and heavy metals. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is supplied with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere to minimize degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Eu2O3 basis)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (Eu(NO3)3·6H2O)	≥ 99.5%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 100 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Other Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.