Agent Name |
Erbium oxide |
CAS Number |
12061-16-4 |
Formula |
Er2-O3 |
Major Category |
Metals |
Synonyms |
Erbia; Erbium sesquioxide; Erbium trioxide; Erbium(3+) oxide; Erbium(III) oxide; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Rare Earth Metals |
Description |
Water insoluble, pink powder; [Hawley] |
Sources/Uses |
Used to activate phosphors and to make infra-red absorbing glass; [Hawley] |
Comments |
See "Erbium." |
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