Description

Erbium Sulfate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element erbium, widely recognized for its unique optical and catalytic properties. This compound is essential for advanced material synthesis and specialized industrial processes where precise chemical composition is critical. It serves as a key precursor for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of specialty glass, phosphors, and electronics.

Application

• Optical Material Production: A vital raw material for manufacturing specialty glasses, including infrared-absorbing glass and fiber optic dopants.
• Phosphor and Luminescent Materials: Used in the synthesis of up-conversion phosphors for display technologies, security inks, and biomedical imaging markers.
• Catalyst Research: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst component in organic synthesis and petroleum refining research.
• Electronic Ceramics: Serves as a dopant in the production of advanced electronic ceramics and capacitor materials.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and academic research for studying rare earth chemistry.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Applied in specific electroplating and metal finishing processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Erbium Sulfate
CAS No.	13478-49-4
Molecular Formula	Er2(SO4)3•xH2O
Molecular Weight	622.71 (Anhydrous)
Synonyms	Erbium(III) sulfate; Erbium trisulfate; Sulfuric acid, erbium(3+) salt (3:2); Disulfuric acid, erbium(3+) salt; Erbium sesquisulfate; Erbium sulfate hydrate; Erbium sulphate
EINECS	236-776-9

Quality Control

Our Erbium Sulfate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of research and industrial applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay and trace metal content.

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 nature, the container must be kept sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pink crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Er2(SO4)3)	≥ 99.9%
Assay (Er2O3 basis)	≥ 44.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001%
Other Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1%

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