Erbium Chloride Hydrate, Erbium Trichloride Hexahydrate, 10025-75-9

Erbium Chloride Hydrate, Erbium Trichloride Hexahydrate, 10025-75-9

📑 Erbium Chloride Hezahydrate (ErCl₃·6H₂O)

1. General Information

• CAS No: 10025-75-9

• Chemical Formula: ErCl₃·6H₂O

• Molecular Weight: 381.71 g/mol

• EC Number: 233-385-0

• Packaging Types: 25 g / 100 g laboratory jars, bulk plastic containers

2. Technical Properties

• Form: Pink crystals or lumps

• Purity: 99.9% trace metals basis

• Melting Point: ~774 °C

• Solubility: Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol

• Stability: Hygroscopic, sensitive to moisture

3. Detailed Applications

• Rare earth compound for optical materials (lasers, fiber optics)

• Catalyst in organic synthesis

• Precursor for erbium-doped materials (glass, ceramics)

• Used in research for photonics and quantum materials

4. Production Method / Sources

• Produced by dissolving erbium oxide in hydrochloric acid, followed by crystallization

• Available from rare earth separation processes

5. Sectoral Suitability Table

6. Mandatory Processes

• REACH registration required for EU trade

• Export control may apply (rare earth category)

7. Other Names

• International: Erbium trichloride hexahydrate

• Synonyms: ErCl₃·6H₂O, Erbium chloride hydrate

8. Alternative Products / Substitutes

• Erbium oxide (Er₂O₃) for ceramics

• Other lanthanide chlorides (e.g., Ytterbium chloride) depending on optical requirements

9. Regulatory & Compliance

• REACH: Registration needed for EU

• ISO: Rare earth material standards

• Import/Export: May be subject to rare earth trade restrictions

10. Safety & MSDS Summary

• GHS Symbols: ⚠️ GHS07 (Irritant)

• Storage: Inert atmosphere, room temperature

• Transport: Non-hazardous classification, but moisture-sensitive

• PPE: Gloves, goggles, dust mask

11. Market & Commercial Information

• Packaging: 25 g, 100 g jars

• Main Producer Countries: China, USA, Europe

• Brands: Sigma-Aldrich, Glentham, American Elements

12. Quality & Analytical Data

• Purity: 99.9% trace metals basis

• Forms: Crystals, lumps

• Tests: ICP-MS for trace metals, XRD for crystal structure

13. Environmental & Sustainability Aspects

• Rare earth mining has environmental impact

• Recycling from electronic waste is possible

• Hygroscopic nature requires careful waste handling