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Europium Oxide

Catalog Number
ACM1308969-4
CAS
1308-96-9
Description
Europium Oxide, also called Europia, is used as a phosphor activator, color cathode-ray tubes and liquid-crystal displays used in computer monitors and televisions employ Europium Oxide as the red phosphor; no substitute is known. Europium Oxide (Eu2O3) is widely used as a red phosphor in television sets and fluorescent lamps, and as an activator for Yttrium-based phosphors. Europium Oxide is also applied in speciality plastic for laser material.
Structure
Molecular Weight
352g/mol
Molecular Formula
Eu2O3
Melting Point
2291ºC
Purity
> 99.99%
Density
7.42g/mL
Solubility
Hygroscopic, absorbs carbon dioxide and water from the air,Insoluble in water, moderately soluble in strong mineral acids
Appearance
White
Application
Halide Lamps;Ceramics;Crystal dopant;Optical fiber;Phosphors,also called Europia, is used as a phosphor activator, color cathode-ray tubes and liquid-crystal displays used in computer monitors and televisions employ europium oxide as the red phosphor; no substitute is known. Europium Oxide is also applied in speciality plastic for laser material.
Storage
Room temperature, dry
Stability
Slightly hygroscopic
Specification
99.999% 99.99% 99.9% 99%

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