Description

Erbium Methoxyethoxide is a highly specialized organometallic compound of erbium, primarily utilized as a critical precursor in advanced materials synthesis. This compound matters for its role in depositing high-purity erbium-containing films, which are essential for their unique optical and electronic properties. Industries involved in manufacturing specialty ceramics, optical coatings, and semiconductor devices require this high-purity precursor to achieve precise material performance.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Serves as a key precursor for depositing erbium oxide (Er₂O₃) thin films in semiconductor fabrication and optical coating applications.
• Sol-Gel Processing: Used in the synthesis of erbium-doped glasses, ceramics, and nanomaterials for photonic and laser applications.
• Specialty Catalyst Synthesis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in selective organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for developing new erbium-based materials, including upconversion nanoparticles and luminescent materials.
• Advanced Ceramics: A starting material for producing high-performance erbium-stabilized zirconia or other specialty ceramic compositions.
• Optical Amplifiers & Waveguides: Source material for doping fiber optics and planar waveguides to create components for telecommunications.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Erbium Methoxyethoxide
CAS No.	367509-45-3
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Erbium(III) methoxyethoxide; Tris(methoxyethoxide)erbium; Erbium methoxyethanolate; Erbium 2-methoxyethoxide; Erbium tri(2-methoxyethoxide); Erbium alkoxide; Erbium precursor; Erbium metalorganic
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Erbium Methoxyethoxide is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay and trace metal impurity profiling, to meet the exacting standards required for advanced materials and electronics applications. 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 under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) due to its moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized nature. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Solid or viscous liquid (color may vary)
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms
Assay (Erbium content)	Contact for details
Purity (by elemental analysis)	≥ 99.9% (Metals basis)
Trace Metals Impurities (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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