Description

Erbium Hexaboride (CAS NO 12046-33-2) is a high-purity inorganic compound valued for its unique combination of thermal, electrical, and magnetic properties. This advanced material is critical for applications requiring high-temperature stability and specific electronic characteristics. It is primarily utilized in research and development, electronics, and advanced materials science sectors.

Application

• Thermionic Emission Sources: Used as a cathode material in high-power electron beam devices and specialized vacuum tubes due to its low work function and high melting point.
• Neutron Absorption: Employed in nuclear reactor control systems and shielding applications because of boron-10's high neutron capture cross-section.
• Advanced Material Research: Serves as a precursor or dopant in the synthesis of novel ceramics, composites, and intermetallic compounds for property enhancement.
• Electronic and Magnetic Studies: Utilized in fundamental research on rare-earth borides to investigate Kondo physics, magnetic ordering, and other correlated electron phenomena.
• High-Temperature Coatings: Applied in protective coatings for components operating in extreme thermal environments.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a source material for depositing erbium and boron-containing thin films with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Erbium Hexaboride
CAS No.	12046-33-2
Molecular Formula	ErB6
Molecular Weight	222.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Erbium Boride (ErB6); Erbium(0) Hexaboride; Erbium Boride (1:6); Hexaboron Erbium; Erbium Hexaboron; ErB6 Powder; Rare Earth Hexaboride
EINECS	234-966-8

Quality Control

Our Erbium Hexaboride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD), inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, particle size, and other critical parameters is provided with each shipment.

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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) for long-term storage to prevent oxidation and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to ErB6 structure
Purity (ErB6 basis)	≥ 99.5%
Metallic Impurities (ICP-OES)	≤ 0.5%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (other sizes available)
Oxygen Content	≤ 0.5%
Bulk Density	Contact for details

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