Description

Erbium Perchlorate 6H2O is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element erbium, commonly supplied as a hexahydrate. This compound is valued for its strong oxidizing properties and its role as a soluble source of erbium(III) ions in advanced material synthesis. It is a critical precursor for research and manufacturing in photonics, specialty glass, and catalysis. Industrial users rely on its consistent quality for precise doping applications and chemical vapor deposition processes.

Application

• Phosphor and Laser Material Production: Acts as a key dopant for creating upconversion phosphors and solid-state laser crystals.
• Specialty Glass and Optical Fiber Manufacturing: Used to dope glass for amplifiers and fibers to enhance signal transmission in telecommunications.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Provides a volatile erbium source for depositing thin films in semiconductor and coating applications.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and research.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A fundamental starting material for investigating new rare earth compounds and nanomaterials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Erbium Perchlorate 6H2O
CAS No.	61565-07-9
Molecular Formula	Er(ClO4)3 · 6H2O
Molecular Weight	~ 586.60 g/mol (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Erbium(III) Perchlorate Hexahydrate; Perchloric Acid, Erbium(3+) Salt, Hexahydrate; Erbium Triperchlorate Hexahydrate; Erbium Perchlorate Hydrate; Erbium Perchlorate 6-Hydrate; Erbium(3+) Perchlorate
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Quality Control

Our Erbium Perchlorate 6H2O is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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 to prevent moisture absorption. Keep away from incompatible materials such as combustible substances and strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pink to pale pink crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Er2O3 basis)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (Erbium basis)	≥ 44.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.005%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001%
Other Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1% (Total)
Water of Hydration (Karl Fischer)	18.0 - 19.5%

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