Description

Erbium Oxalate, 99.9% is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element erbium. This compound is valued for its role as a critical precursor in the synthesis of advanced materials, particularly in the optics and electronics sectors. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities specializing in phosphors, specialty glass, and high-performance ceramic components.

Application

• Phosphor Manufacturing: A key precursor for producing up-conversion phosphors used in anti-counterfeiting inks, bio-imaging, and infrared detection devices.
• Specialty Glass & Fiber Optics: Used in the doping of glass and optical fibers to create amplifiers for telecommunications and laser applications.
• Advanced Ceramics: Serves as a sintering aid and dopant in the production of high-temperature structural ceramics and electronic ceramics.
• Catalyst Research: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst component in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Thin Film Deposition: A source material for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes to create erbium-containing films.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial labs for developing new materials with unique magnetic or luminescent properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Erbium Oxalate, 99.9%
CAS No.	867-63-0
Molecular Formula	Er2(C2O4)3 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 622.58 g/mol (Contact for hydrate details)
Synonyms	Erbium(III) oxalate; Di-erbium trioxalate; Erbium trioxalate; Oxalic acid, erbium(3+) salt; Erbium oxalate hydrate; Er2(C2O4)3; Rare earth oxalate
EINECS	212-773-1

Quality Control

Our Erbium Oxalate, 99.9% is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to verify identity, purity, and trace metal content, ensuring it meets the high standards required for advanced material synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment.

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) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pink to pale pink powder
Assay (as Er2O3)	≥ 44.0 %
Purity (Erbium Oxalate Basis)	≥ 99.9 %
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Loss on Drying	Contact for details
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 100 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1 % (Individual ≤ 50 ppm)

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