Description

Europium Acetate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element europium, widely recognized for its unique luminescent properties. This compound is essential for applications requiring precise red phosphorescence and advanced catalytic activity. It serves as a critical raw material for researchers and manufacturers in the electronics, chemical synthesis, and specialty glass industries. Consistent quality and reliable supply are paramount for its performance in these demanding applications.

Application

• Phosphor Manufacturing: A key dopant for producing red-emitting phosphors used in LED lighting, display screens (CRTs, plasma panels), and fluorescent lamps.
• Catalysis & Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Optical Materials & Glass: Used in the production of specialty optical glasses and crystals to modify refractive index and absorption properties.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial research for studying rare earth chemistry and photophysics.
• Biomedical Imaging Probes: Potential use in the development of luminescent probes and markers for bioassays and diagnostic imaging.
• Nuclear Industry: Utilized in neutron absorption applications and as a dopant in scintillation crystals for radiation detection.

Basic Information

Product Name	Europium Acetate
CAS No.	16922-05-7
Molecular Formula	Typically Eu(CH3COO)3·xH2O
Molecular Weight	Contact for details (varies with hydration)
Synonyms	Europium(III) acetate; Europium triacetate; Acetic acid, europium(3+) salt; Europium acetate hydrate; Europium ethanoate; Eu(OAc)3; Tris(acetato)europium
EINECS	240-967-0

Quality Control

Our Europium Acetate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards for research and industrial use. Key parameters such as europium content, impurity profiles (other rare earths), and loss on drying are rigorously controlled. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, this material should be kept under dry, inert conditions or in a desiccator to prevent moisture absorption. Long-term storage is recommended at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Eu2O3 basis)	≥ 99.9% (99.99% available)
Purity (REO)	≥ 99.9%
Loss on Drying	Contact for details
Impurities (ICP-MS)	Fe, Al, Ca, Mg, Ni, Cu, Pb: < 10 ppm each Other Rare Earth Elements: < 50 ppm total
Solubility	Soluble in water

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