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Sigma-Aldrich

Erbium(III) chloride hexahydrate

99.995% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Erbium trichloride hexahydrate, Erbium(3+) trichloride hexahydrate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
ErCl3·6H2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
381.71
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

Quality Level

Assay

99.995% trace metals basis

form

solid

reaction suitability

reagent type: catalyst
core: erbium

impurities

≤55.0 ppm Trace Rare Earth Analysis

SMILES string

O.O.O.O.O.O.Cl[Er](Cl)Cl

InChI

1S/3ClH.Er.6H2O/h3*1H;;6*1H2/q;;;+3;;;;;;/p-3

InChI key

UJBPGOAZQSYXNT-UHFFFAOYSA-K

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General description

Erbium (III) chloride hexahydrate is a pinkishcrystalline hydrate with unique magnetic and optical properties. It is soluble inwater. It is widely used in the fieldof optical fibers, luminescent devices, and organic synthesis. Its capacity for catalysis is enhanced by the dual Lewis acid and basebehavior.

Application

Erbium(III) chloride hexahydrate can be used:
  • As a chemical vapor deposition(CVD) precursor to fabricate erbium oxide thin films with high dielectric constant.
  • As a dopant to prepare specialty silica optical fibers.
  • As a catalyst for the rapid stereoselective synthesis of trans-4,5-diaminocyclopent-2-enones.
  • To fabricate a hybrid Erbium bis(pentafluorophenyl)phosphinate with long-lived infrared luminescence.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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