Description

Europium(II) Chloride is a key inorganic salt of the rare earth element europium in its +2 oxidation state. This compound is valued for its strong reducing properties and unique luminescence characteristics, making it a critical precursor in advanced material synthesis. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and research institutions in the photonics, electronics, and specialty chemical catalyst sectors for developing next-generation technologies.

Application

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Precursor: A vital starting material for synthesizing red-emitting phosphors used in LED lighting, display screens, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Research & Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a potent reducing agent (SmI2-type chemistry) in organic and organometallic synthesis laboratories.
• Dopant for Optical Materials: Used to dope glass, crystals, and other host matrices to create materials with specific optical properties for lasers and amplifiers.
• Catalyst Component: Investigated for use in specialized catalytic processes within petrochemical and fine chemical manufacturing.
• Electronic Ceramics: A component in the production of certain electronic ceramics and ferroelectric materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a fundamental research chemical for studying the chemistry of divalent lanthanides and their applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Europium(II) Chloride
CAS No.	13769-20-5
Molecular Formula	EuCl2
Molecular Weight	222.87 g/mol
Synonyms	Europium Dichloride; Europous Chloride; Dichloroeuropium; Europium Chloride (EuCl2); Europium(2+) Chloride; Europium Chloride, Divalent; EuCl2
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Quality Control

Our Europium(II) Chloride is produced and handled under controlled conditions to maintain its purity and chemical integrity. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis via techniques like ICP-OES. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and trace metal content is provided to ensure it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. For long-term stability, storage at room temperature (15-25°C) in a desiccator is recommended.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown powder or crystals
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (EuCl2)	≥ 99.9% (Typical, various grades available)
Purity (REO)	≥ 99.99%
Impurities (ICP-OES)	Specification available upon request
Loss on Drying	< 0.5%

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