Description

Europium(III) Carbonate Hydrate is a high-purity inorganic compound of the rare earth element europium, supplied under CAS NO 86546-99-8. It serves as a critical precursor material for synthesizing advanced phosphors and luminescent materials, where its purity directly influences optical performance and efficiency. This material is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the electronics, specialty glass, and security printing industries seeking consistent quality for high-value applications.

Application

• Phosphor Manufacturing: A key raw material for producing red-emitting phosphors used in LED lighting, plasma display panels (PDPs), and fluorescent lamps.
• Optical Materials: Used in the synthesis of specialty glasses and crystals for lasers, fiber optics, and radiation detection devices.
• Security Inks & Pigments: Acts as a component in anti-counterfeiting inks and pigments that exhibit unique luminescent properties under UV light.
• Catalyst Research: Employed as a dopant or precursor in the development of catalysts for organic synthesis and petroleum refining.
• Ceramic & Glass Additives: Imparts specific optical or electronic properties to advanced ceramics and glass formulations.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a standard or starting material for research in materials science, chemistry, and nanotechnology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Europium(III) Carbonate Hydrate
CAS No.	86546-99-8
Molecular Formula	Eu2(CO3)3·xH2O
Molecular Weight	483.98 (Anhydrous basis) + xH2O
Synonyms	Europium Carbonate Hydrate; Dicarbonatooxoeuropium; Europium Sesquicarbonate Hydrate; Europium Carbonate; Europium(3+) carbonate hydrate; Carbonic acid, europium(3+) salt, hydrate; Europium tri-carbonate hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Europium(III) Carbonate Hydrate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of advanced material synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and trace metal content is provided with every shipment to guarantee material integrity for your critical processes.

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 to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Eu2O3 basis)	≥ 44.0 %
Purity (REO)	≥ 99.9 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	As per customer requirement

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