Description

Gadolinium Oxide (Gd2O3), Europium-Doped is a high-purity inorganic compound where europium ions are incorporated into the gadolinium oxide lattice, creating a specialized phosphor material. This doping process is critical for tailoring the luminescent properties essential for advanced optical and electronic applications. It is a key raw material for manufacturers in the phosphor, scintillator, and specialty glass industries, where precise control over emission characteristics is required.

Application

• Phosphors for Display & Lighting: A critical component in red-emitting phosphors for trichromatic fluorescent lamps, plasma display panels (PDPs), and certain LED applications.
• Scintillation Crystals: Used in the production of gadolinium-based scintillator crystals (e.g., Gd2O2S:Eu) for medical imaging equipment like X-ray computed tomography (CT) and digital radiography.
• Specialty Optical Glasses: Acts as a dopant to modify the refractive index and absorption properties of glasses used in lasers, fiber optics, and radiation-shielding windows.
• Upconversion Nanomaterials: Serves as a host matrix for developing upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) used in bio-imaging, security inks, and solar cells.
• Research & Development: Employed in solid-state physics and materials science research to study energy transfer processes and develop new luminescent materials.
• Nuclear Industry: Utilized for its neutron absorption properties in control rods and shielding applications, with the europium doping providing specific spectroscopic signatures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gadolinium Oxide (Gd2O3), Europium-Doped
CAS No.	68609-38-1
Molecular Formula	Gd2O3:Eu (typically denoted as (Gd, Eu)2O3)
Molecular Weight	~362.50 g/mol (varies with Eu doping level)
Synonyms	Europium-doped Gadolinium Oxide; Gadolinium Europium Oxide; (Gadolinium,Europium) Sesquioxide; Gd2O3:Eu; Europium Activated Gadolinium Oxide; Red Phosphor Host Material; CAS 68609-38-1
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Quality Control

Our Gadolinium Oxide, Europium-Doped is produced under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques to meet the precise demands of optical and electronic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, detailing purity, dopant concentration, and key physical characteristics.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and CO2, which can affect performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to Gd2O3 cubic structure
Purity (Gd2O3:Eu basis)	≥ 99.9% (3N), 99.99% (4N) available
Europium (Eu) Doping Concentration	1-10 mol% (Customizable)
Primary Particle Size (D50)	1-5 µm (Other sizes available)
Specific Surface Area (BET)	2-10 m²/g
Loss on Ignition (LOI)	≤ 1.0 %
Trace Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 100 ppm total

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