Description

Europium Triiodide is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element europium. This compound is valued for its role as a specialized precursor in advanced material synthesis and research. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and research institutions in the fields of phosphors, specialty glass, and solid-state chemistry. Our supply ensures consistent quality and reliable availability for critical industrial and R&D applications.

Application

• Phosphor Manufacturing: A key precursor for red-emitting phosphors used in LED lighting, display screens, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Solid-State Chemistry Research: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing novel europium-doped compounds and studying luminescent properties.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Used as a dopant to modify the optical and electronic properties of glasses and ceramic materials.
• Catalysis: Investigated as a catalyst or catalyst component in specialized organic synthesis reactions.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): A potential source material for depositing thin films of europium-containing layers in semiconductor and optical device fabrication.
• Analytical Reagent: Employed as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry for trace element analysis and calibration.

Basic Information

Product Name	Europium Triiodide
CAS No.	13759-90-5
Molecular Formula	EuI3
Molecular Weight	532.68 g/mol
Synonyms	Europium(III) iodide; Europium iodide (EuI3); Triiodoeuropium; Europium tri-iodide; EINECS 237-349-1
EINECS	237-349-1

Quality Control

Our Europium Triiodide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to verify identity, purity, and conformance to specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the material should be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a glovebox or desiccator to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to standard
Assay (EuI3)	≥ 99.9% (Trace Metals Basis)
Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1% (Total)
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.5%
Particle Size	Customizable (-20 mesh to -100 mesh typical)

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