Description

Erbium(III) Bromide Hydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element erbium, widely utilized in advanced material synthesis and research. Its primary value lies in its role as a critical precursor for manufacturing specialty optical materials, phosphors, and catalysts. This compound is essential for industries and research institutions focused on photonics, electronics, and the development of novel chemical processes.

Application

• Optical Material Precursor: Key starting material for synthesizing erbium-doped optical fibers, amplifiers, and laser crystals.
• Phosphor Manufacturing: Used in the production of up-conversion phosphors for display technologies and bio-imaging probes.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a source material for depositing erbium-containing thin films in semiconductor fabrication.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental reagent for investigating the properties of rare earth compounds and developing new materials.
• Specialty Glass Production: Used to introduce erbium ions into glass matrices to modify optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Erbium(III) Bromide Hydrate
CAS No.	29843-93-4
Molecular Formula	ErBr3·xH2O
Molecular Weight	406.97 (Anhydrous basis) + hydrate
Synonyms	Erbium Tribromide Hydrate; Erbium Bromide Hydrate; Tribromoerbium hydrate; Erbium(3+) tribromide hydrate; Erbium bromide (ErBr3) hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Erbium(III) Bromide Hydrate is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profiles (including other rare earth metals), and water content. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring reliable material performance in sensitive optical and electronic applications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale pink to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (ErBr3 basis)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (REO)	≥ 99.99%
Water Content (LOD)	Specified per grade
Impurities (ICP-OES)	Individual REO ≤ 50 ppm

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