Description

Erbium (III) Hexafluoroacetylacetonate Hydrate is a high-purity organo-erbium complex primarily utilized as a precursor in advanced material synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in depositing erbium-containing thin films, which are critical for optoelectronic and photonic applications. It is an essential material for researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, specialty glass, and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) industries seeking precise dopant control.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key precursor for depositing erbium-doped thin films used in optical amplifiers and waveguides.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing novel erbium-based coordination polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics Manufacturing: Used as a doping agent to impart specific optical properties, such as upconversion luminescence, to glasses and ceramic materials.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic and magnetic materials based on rare-earth elements.
• Photonics and Optoelectronics: A crucial component in the fabrication of devices that require precise erbium integration for laser and light-emitting applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Erbium (III) Hexafluoroacetylacetonate Hydrate
CAS No.	18923-92-7
Molecular Formula	C15H3ErF18O6 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Erbium tris(1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedionate) hydrate; Er(HFA)3 hydrate; Erbium hexafluoroacetylacetonate trihydrate; Er(CF3COCHCOCF3)3•xH2O; Tris(hexafluoroacetylacetonato)erbium(III) hydrate; Erbium(III) 1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedionate hydrate; Organo-erbium complex precursor
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Erbium (III) Hexafluoroacetylacetonate Hydrate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and trace metal analysis, to meet the stringent requirements of advanced material applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry, inert conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong alkalis and fluorides.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Erbium content)	≥ 99.9% (Trace metals basis)
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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