Characteristic

 

Europium(III) oxide (Eu₂O₃), is a chemical compound of europium and oxygen.

Chemical formula：Eu₂O₃

Molar mass： 351.926 g/mol

Appearance： white to light-pink solid powder

Odor： odorless

Density： 7.42 g/cm³

Melting point： 2,350 °C (4,260 °F; 2,620 K)

Boiling point： 4,118 °C (7,444 °F; 4,391 K)

Solubility in water：Negligible

Magnetic susceptibility (χ)：+10,100·10−6 cm³/mol

Thermal conductivity： 2.45 W/(m K)

Crystal structure：Monoclinic

 

Application

 

Europium(III) oxide is used as an agent for the manufacture of fluorescent glass. It can be used in the anti-counterfeiting phosphors in euro banknotes and red or blue phosphor in television sets. It shows a useful application as an activator for yttrium based phosphors.

Eu2O3_MSDS.pdf