Description

Erbium Hexafluoropentanedionate is a high-purity organometallic compound, specifically a β-diketonate complex of the rare earth element erbium. This material is valued for its role as a volatile precursor in advanced material synthesis, offering excellent thermal stability and vapor pressure characteristics. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and researchers in the electronics, photonics, and specialty chemical sectors for depositing erbium-containing thin films.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): As a key precursor for depositing high-quality erbium oxide (Er₂O₃) thin films in semiconductor fabrication and optical coatings.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Used in the production of erbium-doped materials for photonic applications, including waveguides and amplifiers.
• Research & Development: Serves as a starting material in academic and industrial labs for exploring new rare-earth-based catalysts and luminescent materials.
• Specialty Catalysis: Potential application as a catalyst or catalyst component in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Erbium Hexafluoropentanedionate
CAS No.	70332-27-3
Molecular Formula	C15H3ErF18O6
Molecular Weight	~ 818.46 g/mol
Synonyms	Erbium(III) tris(1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedionate); Erbium(III) hexafluoroacetylacetonate; Er(hfac)3; Erbium tris(hexafluoroacetylacetonate); Tris(1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedionato)erbium(III); Erbium β-diketonate; ErFOD
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Erbium Hexafluoropentanedionate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, typically meeting standards suitable for electronic and thin-film deposition applications. All products undergo rigorous quality testing, including analysis for metal content and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific lot results is available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) when not in use to prevent degradation. Store away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Erbium content)	≥ 99.9% (Trace Metals Basis)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.5%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Volatile Residue	< 0.1%

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