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Erbium foil, 0.1mm (0.004in) thick, 99.9% (REO), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AA10170FI
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50 x 50 mm

Erbium foil is commonly used as a photographic filter, and because of its resilience it is useful as a metallurgical additive. It is used as an alloying element with titanium and is also used to produce infra-red absorbing glass. Used in nuclear technology for control rods; an alloy in vanadium to lower hardness, lasers and erbium doped fiber amplifiers, a colorant in glass and porcelain.

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.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 7440-52-0
Molecular Formula Er
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 167.26
MDL Number MFCD00010987
InChI Key UYAHIZSMUZPPFV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym unii-77b218d3ye, foil, iii ion, erbio, pieces, powder, chips, ingot, er3, pieces, distilled dendritic
PubChem CID 23980
ChEBI CHEBI:33379
IUPAC Name erbium
SMILES [Er]

Specifications

Color Silver to Gray
Quantity 50 x 50 mm
UN Number UN3178
Solubility Information Soluble in acids. Insoluble in water.
Percent Purity 99.9%
Weight ≈0.57g/25x25mm
Form Foil
Assay (REO)
Chemical Name or Material Erbium foil, 0.1mm (0.004 in.) thick
Hazard Category H228
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H228-H260
Flammable solid.
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
Precautionary Statement P210-P240-P241-P280-P370+P378q
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 4.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber 231-160-1
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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