Description

Erbium162 is a high-purity, stable isotope of the rare earth element erbium, identified by CAS No. 15840-05-8. This specialized material is critical for applications requiring precise isotopic composition and minimal neutron absorption cross-section. It serves as an essential component for advanced research and industrial processes in sectors such as nuclear technology, specialized metallurgy, and high-performance material science.

Application

• Nuclear Industry: Used as a neutron absorber or target material in research reactors and for the production of other isotopes.
• Metallurgical Research: Acts as a tracer or additive in the development of specialized alloys and high-performance metals.
• Optical Material Fabrication: Employed in the synthesis of doped crystals and glasses for laser and fiber optic applications.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Serves as a critical reagent in chemical and physical research involving rare earth elements.
• Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of catalysts for specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Reference Standards: Provides a high-purity isotopic standard for analytical calibration and quality control in spectrometry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Erbium162
CAS No.	15840-05-8
Molecular Formula	Er (Isotope 162)
Molecular Weight	161.93 g/mol
Synonyms	Erbium-162; 162Er; Erbium, isotope of mass 162; Er-162 isotope; Stable Erbium Isotope; Rare Earth Isotope 162; Erbium (162Er)
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Quality Control

Our Erbium162 is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure isotopic purity and chemical consistency. Each batch is analyzed using advanced techniques such as Mass Spectrometry (MS) and Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) methods. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic abundance, chemical purity, and trace metal content is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to prevent contamination and minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Metal lump, foil, or powder
Isotopic Purity (162Er)	> 99.9% (atom)
Chemical Purity (Er)	> 99.99% (REO basis)
Identification (MS)	Conforms
Trace Rare Earth Impurities	< 100 ppm total
Non-Rare Earth Metals	< 50 ppm total

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