Description

Europium Hydride is a specialized inorganic compound of significant interest in advanced material science and electronics. Its unique properties, particularly its reactivity and potential for hydrogen storage, make it a valuable precursor and dopant material. This product is essential for research institutions and manufacturers in the semiconductor, phosphor, and hydrogen storage technology sectors seeking high-purity rare earth compounds.

Application

• Hydrogen Storage Material Research: Investigated as a potential medium for solid-state hydrogen storage due to its ability to absorb and release hydrogen.
• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Production: Serves as a key dopant or precursor in the synthesis of red-emitting phosphors for displays, LEDs, and lighting applications.
• Semiconductor Industry: Used in the development of specialized thin films and electronic materials where europium doping is required.
• Catalysis Research: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst component in certain hydrogenation and dehydrogenation reactions.
• Neutron Moderation: Studied for applications in nuclear technology due to the high neutron capture cross-section of europium.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Employed as a source material for depositing europium-containing films in microelectronics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Europium Hydride
CAS No.	70446-10-5
Molecular Formula	EuH2 (primary phase; non-stoichiometric forms exist)
Molecular Weight	153.97 g/mol (for EuH2)
Synonyms	Europium dihydride; Dihydroeuropium; Europium(II) hydride; Europium hydride (EuH2); Rare earth hydride; Hydrogen europium(-II) salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Europium Hydride is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, which may include analysis of europium content, hydrogen stoichiometry, and identification of trace metallic impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to ensure compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, the container should only be opened in a controlled, moisture-free environment. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder or crystalline solid
Identification (XRD/IR)	Complies with standard for EuH2
Assay (Europium content)	≥ 95% (by ICP-OES)
Hydrogen Content	Contact for details
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	≤ 1000 ppm total
Oxygen Content	Contact for details
Particle Size	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.