Description

Erbium Hydride is an inorganic compound of erbium and hydrogen, known for its unique properties as a rare earth metal hydride. This material is of significant interest in advanced material science and specialized industrial processes due to its hydrogen storage potential and reactivity. It is primarily utilized in research and development for hydrogen storage systems, as a chemical precursor, and in the production of specialized alloys and electronic materials.

Application

• Hydrogen Storage Research: Investigated as a potential solid-state material for hydrogen storage and release applications due to its hydride-forming properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a specialized precursor or reducing agent in the synthesis of other erbium compounds and advanced inorganic materials.
• Alloy Production: Used in the development of specialized metal alloys, where it can modify mechanical properties or introduce hydrogen into the metal matrix.
• Electronic Materials: Employed in research for thin-film deposition and the fabrication of components in optoelectronics and semiconductor devices.
• Catalysis Research: Studied for potential catalytic applications in hydrogenation or other chemical reactions where a reactive hydrogen source is beneficial.
• Neutron Moderation: Has potential applications in nuclear technology research due to the neutron-absorbing properties of erbium and hydrogen.

Basic Information

Product Name	Erbium Hydride
CAS No.	13550-53-3
Molecular Formula	ErH2 / ErH3 (variable)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Erbium dihydride; Erbium(III) hydride; Erbium trihydride; Dihydrogen erbium(2+) salt; Hydrogen erbium salt; Erbium hydrogen compound; ErH2; ErH3
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Erbium Hydride is produced and handled 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) for phase identification and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis for metallic impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific lot results is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. The container should be kept sealed and only opened in a controlled, moisture-free environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder or lumps
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to ErHx phase
Assay (Erbium content)	≥ 95% (by ICP-OES)
Major Metallic Impurities	≤ 1.0% total (Fe, Y, Dy, Ho, Tm)
Oxygen Content	≤ 2.0%
Nitrogen Content	≤ 0.5%
Particle Size (if powder)	Customizable (-100 mesh typical)

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