Description

Erbium Sulfide is an inorganic compound belonging to the rare earth chalcogenide family, valued for its unique optical and electronic properties. This material is essential for advanced research and development in fields requiring precise control over light-matter interactions. Key industries that utilize this compound include optoelectronics, solid-state laser development, and specialized catalysis.

Application

• Optoelectronic Materials: Used as a dopant or precursor in the fabrication of infrared optical components and semiconductor devices.
• Solid-State Lasers: Serves as an active medium or dopant in laser crystals operating in specific infrared wavelengths.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a catalyst or catalyst support in specialized chemical synthesis and hydrogenation reactions.
• Phosphors and Luminescent Materials: A component in the development of upconversion phosphors for display and bio-imaging applications.
• Thermoelectric Materials: Studied for its potential in high-temperature thermoelectric energy conversion systems.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Employed as a precursor for depositing thin films of erbium-containing materials.
• Fundamental Research: Used in academic and industrial laboratories to study the properties of rare earth sulfides.

Basic Information

Product Name	Erbium Sulfide
CAS No.	12159-66-9
Molecular Formula	Er2S3
Molecular Weight	430.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Dierbium trisulfide; Erbium(III) sulfide; Erbium sesquisulfide; Erbium sulfide (Er2S3); Erbium trisulfide; Rare earth sulfide; EINECS 235-298-8
EINECS	235-298-8

Quality Control

Our Erbium Sulfide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with product specifications tailored to meet the rigorous demands of research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is supplied with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project 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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) when necessary to prevent oxidation or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown powder or crystals
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Purity (Er2S3 basis)	≥ 99.9%
Assay (Erbium content)	Contact for details
Trace Metals Analysis (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable

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