Europium(III) chloride, ultra dry, 99.99% (REO), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Europium(III) chloride is used as a starting material for the preparation of other europium salts. It is also used in preparation of europium(II)chloride by reduction in a gold boat using hydrogen gas. Further, it is also used to prepare organometallic compounds of europium.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Ampouled under argon

Specifications

• Melting Point: 850°C
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 1 g
• Merck Index: 14,3904
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water; Soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid,acetone and alcohol; Slightly soluble in tetrahydrofuran.
• IUPAC Name: europium(3+);trichloride
• Formula Weight: 258.32
• Percent Purity: 99.99%
• Packaging: Ampule
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Assay: (REO)
• Chemical Name or Material: Europium(III) chloride, Ultra dry

RUO – Research Use Only