Description

Europium Perchlorate is a specialized inorganic salt of the rare earth element europium. This compound is valued for its role as a high-purity precursor in advanced material synthesis and research applications. It is primarily utilized by industries and research institutions focused on phosphors, specialty catalysts, and optical materials development.

Application

• Phosphor Manufacturing: A key precursor for red-emitting phosphors used in display technologies (e.g., LEDs, plasma displays) and lighting applications.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst component in specialized organic synthesis and oxidation reactions.
• Optical Material Synthesis: Used in the preparation of doped glasses, crystals, and nanomaterials for laser and fiber optic applications.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and trace element detection.
• Electronics & Semiconductors: Used in the deposition of thin films and functional layers for electronic devices.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical starting material for investigating the properties of europium(III) ions in various chemical matrices.

Basic Information

Product Name	Europium Perchlorate
CAS No.	13537-22-9
Molecular Formula	Eu(ClO4)3 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Contact for details (Anhydrous: 516.35 g/mol)
Synonyms	Europium(III) perchlorate; Perchloric acid, europium(3+) salt; Europium triperchlorate; Europium perchlorate hydrate; Europium perchlorate hexahydrate; Europium perchlorate solution
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Europium Perchlorate is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis via techniques such as ICP-OES/MS. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metal content, and other critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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., nitrogen or argon) when necessary to prevent oxidation and moisture absorption. Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (Eu(ClO4)3 basis)	≥ 99.9% (99.99% available)
Purity (Rare Earths)	≥ 99.9%
Impurities (ICP-OES/MS)	Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, etc.) < 10 ppm Other Rare Earth Elements < 50 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in water and common organic solvents

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