Description

Europium Carbonate is an inorganic salt of the rare earth element europium. This compound is valued for its role as a high-purity precursor in the synthesis of advanced phosphors and optical materials. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, lighting, and specialty chemical sectors seeking consistent material performance.

Application

• Phosphor Manufacturing: A key raw material for producing red-emitting phosphors used in LED lighting, plasma display panels (PDPs), and CRT screens.
• Optical Material Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for europium-doped glasses, crystals, and ceramics with specific luminescent properties.
• Catalyst Research: Investigated as a component or promoter in specialized catalytic systems for organic synthesis and petrochemical processes.
• Electronic Ceramics: Used in the formulation of dielectric and ferroelectric materials for capacitors and other electronic components.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard or starting material in chemical research and development.
• Specialty Pigments & Coatings: Imparts unique optical properties in high-performance pigments and coatings for security or decorative applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Europium Carbonate
CAS No.	5772-74-7
Molecular Formula	Eu2(CO3)3·xH2O
Molecular Weight	483.98 (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Carbonic acid, europium(3+) salt (3:2); Europium(III) carbonate; Europium sesquicarbonate; Dicarbonatooxoeuropium; Europium carbonate hydrate; Rare earth carbonate; RE Carbonate (Europium)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Europium Carbonate is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including ICP-OES for metallic impurities and titration for assay determination. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and trace element content is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 must be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Eu2(CO3)3)	≥ 99.9% (Typical)
Purity (REO basis)	≥ 99.99%
Loss on Ignition	Contact for details
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 50 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Fe, Ca, Mg, Na	Each ≤ 10 ppm
Other Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 100 ppm (Total)

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