CAS 1308-96-9 Europium(III) oxide - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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Europium(III) oxide

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Catalog Number

ACM1308969

CAS Number

1308-96-9

Product Name

Europium(III) oxide

Structure

Category

Phosphors - Phosphor Materials

Synonyms

Europium trioxide; Europium(III) oxide, REacton(R); I14-106289; MFCD00010997; Europium oxide (EuO); europium(+3) cation; Europium Oxide Powder, 99.995%(REO) Nano; UNII-44642614WR; Europium oxide (Eu2O3); EINECS 215-165-6;

IUPAC Name

europium(3+);oxygen(2-);

Molecular Weight

351.925g/mol

Molecular Formula

Eu2O3;Eu2O3;

Canonical SMILES

[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[Eu+3].[Eu+3];

InChI

InChI=1S/2Eu.3O/q2*+3;3*-2;

InChI Key

AEBZCFFCDTZXHP-UHFFFAOYSA-N;

Application

Europium(III) oxide, a versatile compound, serves multiple important roles due to its unique properties. It is instrumental as a phosphor activator, enhancing red hues in TV and computer monitor picture tubes and improving the efficiency of fluorescent lighting. This compound is utilized in various luminescent materials, including those used in color TVs, X-rays, and glass. Additionally, it serves as a fluorescent label in immunoassays for detecting substances like atrazine. Beyond its luminescent applications, Europium(III) oxide plays a critical role in nuclear technology as it is an effective neutron absorber, commonly used in the control rods of nuclear reactors.

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

215-165-6

Exact Mass

351.826g/mol

Heavy Atom Count

Monoisotopic Mass

353.827g/mol

Topological Polar Surface Area

3A^2

UNII

44642614WR