Description

Europium is a soft, silvery-white rare earth metal belonging to the lanthanide series, known for its unique luminescent and nuclear properties. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to produce intense red phosphorescence, making it a critical component in advanced optical and electronic materials. This element is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the phosphor, nuclear control, and specialty alloy industries, where precise material properties are paramount.

Application

• Phosphors and Fluorescent Materials: Key dopant in Y2O3:Eu and other phosphors for color television screens, LED lights, and fluorescent lamps to produce bright red emission.
• Nuclear Industry: Used in control rods, shielding, and neutron-absorbing alloys due to its high neutron capture cross-section.
• Anti-Counterfeiting & Security: Incorporated into inks and materials for banknotes, documents, and high-value goods verification under UV light.
• Medical Imaging & Research: Serves as a stable contrast agent and fluorescent tag in biomedical assays and imaging techniques.
• Specialty Metallurgy: Alloying agent to improve the corrosion resistance and workability of other metals, particularly aluminum and magnesium alloys.
• Glass & Ceramic Coloring: Provides pink and red colorations in specialty glasses and ceramics.
• Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst component in petroleum cracking and certain organic synthesis reactions.
• Quantum Memory & Optoelectronics: Investigated for use in quantum computing components and advanced optoelectronic devices.

Basic Information

Product Name	Europium
CAS No.	7440-53-1
Molecular Formula	Eu
Molecular Weight	151.964 g/mol
Synonyms	Europium metal; Europium element; Europium ingot; Europium foil; Europium powder; Europium turnings; Europium chips; Europium (III)
EINECS	231-161-7

Quality Control

Our Europium metal is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metallic impurities, and physical characteristics. Our quality systems are designed to meet the exacting requirements of the electronics, nuclear, and high-tech materials sectors.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its pyrophoric nature and tendency to be easily oxidized, europium metal must be stored under an inert atmosphere such as argon or in mineral oil. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials like strong acids and oxidizers. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Silvery-white metal, ingot/turnings/powder
Assay (Eu basis)	≥ 99.9% (3N), 99.99% (4N), 99.999% (5N)
Identification	Complies (XRD/ICP-OES)
Rare Earth Impurities (Total)	< 0.1%
Non-Rare Earth Metallic Impurities (e.g., Fe, Ca, Mg)	< 100 ppm (Contact for specific grade)
Oxygen Content	< 500 ppm
Nitrogen Content	< 100 ppm
Particle Size (for powder grades)	Customizable (e.g., -100 mesh, -325 mesh)

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