Erbium Metal, 7440-52-0

Erbium Metal, 7440-52-0

🔎 Product Overview

• Chemical Name: Erbium

• Symbol: Er

• Atomic Number: 68

• CAS Number: 7440-52-0

• Molecular Weight: 167.26 g/mol

• Appearance: Silvery-gray rare earth metal

• Density: ~9.07 g/cm³

• Melting Point: 1529 °C

• Boiling Point: 2868 °C

⚙️ Key Properties

• Rare Earth Element: Part of the lanthanide series.

• Magnetic Behavior: Paramagnetic at room temperature.

• Optical Properties: Strong absorption in infrared, useful in fiber optics.

• Corrosion Resistance: Stable in air in bulk form, but fine powder oxidizes easily.

📌 Applications

• Telecommunications: Erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFA) are essential in long-distance optical communication.

• Laser Technology: Used in solid-state lasers for medical and industrial purposes.

• Glass & Ceramics: Provides pink coloration and UV absorption properties.

• Nuclear Technology: Acts as a neutron absorber in reactor control rods.

• Metallurgy: Alloying agent to improve strength and durability.

⚠️ Safety & Handling

• Low Toxicity: Metallic erbium is generally safe.

• Powder Form: Fine erbium powder may cause irritation if inhaled.

• Storage: Keep in sealed containers, away from moisture and oxidizing agents.

🌍 Synonyms

• English: Erbium Metal

• German: Erbium Metall

• French: Métal d’Erbium

• Spanish: Metal de Erbio

• Turkish: Erbiyum Metali