Description

Erbium Tris[Bis(Trimethylsilyl)Amide] is a highly reactive, moisture-sensitive organometallic compound of erbium, primarily used as a precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce erbium into complex molecular frameworks under controlled conditions, which is critical for developing materials with specific optical and electronic properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of specialty catalysis, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and the production of high-purity erbium-doped materials for photonic and semiconductor applications.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): As a volatile precursor for depositing thin films of erbium-containing materials, crucial for optical coatings and semiconductor layers.
• Specialty Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic transformations and polymerization reactions requiring lanthanide metals.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a key starting material for synthesizing novel erbium complexes and coordination polymers with tailored properties.
• Photonics and Fiber Optics: Used in the development of erbium-doped materials for optical amplifiers, lasers, and waveguides.
• Advanced Ceramics and Nanomaterials: A precursor in sol-gel processes and nanoparticle synthesis for high-performance ceramics and functional nanomaterials.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Erbium Tris[Bis(Trimethylsilyl)Amide]
CAS No.	103457-72-3
Molecular Formula	C18H54ErN3Si6
Molecular Weight	624.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Erbium(III) tris[bis(trimethylsilyl)amide]; Tris[bis(trimethylsilyl)amido]erbium(III); Erbium tris(hexamethyldisilazide); Er(N(SiMe3)2)3; Erbium silylamide; Erbium amide complex; Erbium HMDS complex; Erbium(III) hexamethyldisilazide
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Quality Control

Our Erbium Tris[Bis(Trimethylsilyl)Amide] is manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for research and advanced material synthesis. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR spectroscopy and elemental analysis, to verify identity and purity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all relevant specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place, ideally at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must only be opened in a moisture-free environment, such as a glovebox, to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (Erbium content)	Min. 99.9% (Metals basis)
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., toluene, hexane, THF)

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