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 is also applied in speciality plastic for laser material.
Formula: Eu2O3
CAS No.: 1308-96-9
Molecular Weight: 351.92
Appearance: White
Solubility: Insoluble in water, moderately soluble in strong mineral acids
Stability: Slightly hygroscopic
Purity: Eu2O3/TREO 99.995-99.999% TREO≥99% LOI≤1%
Rare Earth Impurities: Nd2O3≤5ug/g Sm2O3≤10ug/g Y2O3≤5ug/g CeO2≤5ug/g
Non Rare Earth Impurities: CuO≤10ug/g Fe2O3≤5ug/g PbO≤5ug/g SiO2≤25ug/g NiO≤5ug/g CaO≤10ug/g
