Description

Erbium(III) Phosphate Hydrate is a high-purity inorganic compound of the rare earth element erbium. This material is valued for its role as a specialized precursor in advanced materials science and optical applications. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of phosphor development, specialty glass, and catalysis where precise control over erbium content is required.

Application

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing upconversion phosphors and other luminescent compounds used in display technologies, security inks, and bio-imaging probes.
• Specialty Glass and Fiber Optics: Used in the development of erbium-doped glasses and optical fibers, which are critical components for optical amplifiers in telecommunications.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst support in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions due to the unique properties of lanthanide ions.
• Ceramic and Electronic Materials: Incorporated into advanced ceramics and dielectric materials to modify electrical and thermal properties.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a source material for depositing thin films of erbium phosphate or related compounds in semiconductor and coating processes.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for studying the chemistry and material properties of rare earth phosphates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Erbium(III) Phosphate Hydrate
CAS No.	14242-01-4
Molecular Formula	ErPO₄·xH₂O
Molecular Weight	Contact for details (varies with hydration)
Synonyms	Erbium phosphate hydrate; Erbium orthophosphate hydrate; Phosphoric acid, erbium(3+) salt, hydrate; Erbium(3+) phosphate hydrate; ErPO4 hydrate; Erbium(III) orthophosphate; Erbium monophosphate hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Erbium(III) Phosphate Hydrate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, heavy metals, and loss on ignition are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as ErPO₄·xH₂O)	≥ 99.9% (Trace Metals Basis)
Loss on Ignition	Contact for details
Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1% (Total)
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Particle Size	Customizable

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