Europium
Europium, atomic no.63, symbol as Eu, weight at 151.96
Europium, atomic no.: 63, symbol as Eu, weight at 151.96,  is utilized primarily for its unique luminescent behavior. Excitation of the Europium atom by absorption of ultra violet radiation can result in specific energy level transitions within the atom creating an emission of visible radiation.
It is a dopant in some types of glass in lasers and other optoelectronic devices. Europium Oxide (Eu2O3) is widely used as a red phosphor in television sets and fluorescent lamps, and as an activator for Yttrium-based phosphors.
In energy efficient fluorescent lighting, Europium provides not only the necessary red, but also the blue. Several commercial blue phosphors are based on Europium for color TV, computer screens and fluorescent lamps.
Its luminescence is also valuable in medical, surgical and biochemical applications.
A recent (2015) application of Europium is in quantum memory chips which can reliably store information for days at a time; these could allow sensitive quantum data to be stored to a hard disk-like device and shipped around the country.
Featured Products
Products available
Product Name Formula Grade Code Description Applications
Europium Acetate Eu(O2C2H3)3.xH2O 99.999%
99.99%
99.9%
6311
6313
6315
White crystalline or powder Phosphor;
Glass;
Ceramics
Europium Carbonate Eu2(CO3)3.xH2O 99.999%
99.99%
99.9%
6321
6323
6325
White powder Phosphor;
Glass;
Ceramics
Europium Chloride EuCl3.6H2O 99.999%
99.99%
99.9%
6331
6333
6335
White crystalline Phosphor;
Glass;
Ceramics
Europium Fluoride EuF3 99.999%
99.99%
99.9%
6341
6343
6345
White crystalline or powder Phosphor;
Glass;
Ceramics
Europium Hydroxide Eu(OH)3.xH2O 99.999%
99.99%
99.9%
6351
6353
6355
White crystalline Glass;
Neutron absorption
Europium Metal Eu 99.99%D
99.99%
99.9%
6363D
6363
6365
Silvery grey lump pieces Metallurgy;
Nuclear industry;
Specialty alloy
Europium Nitrate Eu(NO3)3.6H2O 99.999%
99.99%
99.9%
6371
6373
6375
White crystalline Catalysts;
Phosphor;
Glass;
Ceramics
Europium Oxalate Eu2(C2O4)3.xH2O 99.999%
99.99%
99.9%
6381
6383
6385
White crystalline Phosphor;
Glass;
Ceramics
Europium Oxide Eu2O3 99.999%
99.99%
99.9%
6391
6393
6395
White powder Phosphors for lamp, color TV, X-ray and other luminescent materials;
Glass;
Crystal
Europium Sulfate Eu2(SO4)3.8H2O 99.999%
99.99%
99.9%
6301
6003
6305
White crystalline Phosphor;
Glass;
Ceramics