Description

Europium(II) Fluoride is a specialized inorganic salt of the rare earth element europium in its +2 oxidation state. This compound is valued for its unique chemical and physical properties, making it a critical precursor in advanced material synthesis and research. It is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the fields of photonics, electronics, and solid-state chemistry seeking high-purity rare earth materials.

Application

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing europium-doped phosphors used in LEDs, display screens, and X-ray imaging.
• Solid-State Chemistry Research: Used in the preparation of novel europium-based intermetallic compounds and alloys with specific magnetic or electronic properties.
• Optical Glass and Fiber Manufacturing: Acts as a doping agent to modify the refractive index and optical characteristics of specialty glasses and fibers.
• Catalysis Development: Investigated as a component or precursor in catalytic systems for specialized organic transformations.
• Thin Film Deposition: Serves as a source material for physical vapor deposition (PVD) techniques to create thin films for electronic devices.
• Nuclear Industry Applications: Studied for its potential use in neutron capture and shielding materials due to europium's nuclear properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Europium(II) Fluoride
CAS No.	14077-39-5
Molecular Formula	EuF2
Molecular Weight	189.96 g/mol
Synonyms	Europium Difluoride; Europous Fluoride; Dioxouranium Fluoride (obsolete); EuF2; Europium(2+) Fluoride; Europium Fluoride (EuF2)
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Quality Control

Our Europium(II) Fluoride is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical 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 purity, assay, and specific test results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong bases. Due to its nature as a fluoride/strong alkali, it should be kept separate from acids to prevent the generation of hazardous hydrogen fluoride gas. Long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) is recommended to prevent oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to EuF2 structure
Assay (EuF2)	≥ 99.9% (Metals basis)
Purity (REO)	≥ 99.99%
Impurities (ICP-OES)
- Other Rare Earths	≤ 100 ppm total
- Fe, Cu, Ni, Pb	≤ 10 ppm each
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (customizable)

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