Description

Erbium Trifluoroacetate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element erbium, widely utilized in advanced material synthesis and specialty chemical processes. Its value lies in its role as a critical precursor for producing erbium-doped materials with unique optical and electronic properties. This compound is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the fields of fiber optics, specialty glass, catalysis, and advanced ceramics.

Application

• Optical Material Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFAs) and other photonic components.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Used to introduce erbium ions into glass matrices for lasers, optical filters, and up-conversion materials.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Thin Film Deposition: Employed in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and sol-gel processes to create erbium-containing thin films for coatings and electronics.
• Luminescent Materials: A source of Er³⁺ ions for developing phosphors and other luminescent compounds.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a reagent in the preparation of other erbium complexes and organometallic compounds.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new material properties and applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Erbium Trifluoroacetate
CAS No.	70236-99-6
Molecular Formula	C6ErF9O6 (commonly represented as Er(CF3COO)3)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Erbium(III) trifluoroacetate; Trifluoroacetic acid erbium(III) salt; Erbium tri(trifluoroacetate); Er TFA; Er(CF3CO2)3; Er(TFA)3; Erbium trifluoroethanoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Erbium Trifluoroacetate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of advanced material synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, trace metal analysis, and other critical parameters are provided with every shipment.

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 in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (Er2O3 basis)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (Erbium content)	Contact for details
Trace Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1% (Total)
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 50 ppm
Loss on Drying	Contact for details

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