Description

Europium Boride CAS NO 12008-05-8 is an inorganic compound belonging to the rare earth boride family. This material is valued for its unique combination of thermal stability, chemical resistance, and specific electronic properties. It is primarily utilized in advanced industrial and research applications where high-performance materials are required. Key sectors include electronics, materials science, and specialized metallurgy.

Application

• As a dopant or additive in specialty alloys and ceramics to enhance hardness and thermal properties.
• In the production of cathode materials and other components for advanced electronic devices.
• As a raw material in materials science research for developing new compounds with tailored magnetic or conductive properties.
• For use in high-temperature crucibles and refractory applications due to its stability.
• In the synthesis of other europium-containing compounds for phosphors or optical materials.
• As a potential neutron absorber material in nuclear technology research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Europium Boride
CAS No.	12008-05-8
Molecular Formula	EuB6 (most common hexaboride form)
Molecular Weight	216.78 g/mol (for EuB6)
Synonyms	Europium Boride (EuB6); Europium Hexaboride; Europium(0) Boride; Boron Europium Alloy; Rare Earth Boride; CAS 12008-05-8
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Quality Control

Our Europium Boride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous quality testing, including analysis of purity, particle size, and metallic impurities, to ensure compliance with industry standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific lot results is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen for long-term storage to prevent oxidation and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder or crystals
Purity (EuB6 basis)	≥ 99.9%
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., 1-10 µm, 10-45 µm)
Metallic Impurities (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total
Oxygen Content	≤ 0.5%
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to standard pattern for EuB6

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