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High-Purity Erbium for Research
High-purity Erbium in various forms and purities – from oxide to metal, for precise applications in research, development, and industry.
Erbium for Research and Development
Erbium – Metals, Oxides & Compounds
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Physical Properties
Melting Point
1,529 °C
Boiling Point
2,868 °C
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Why is ChemPUR the right contact for purchasing Erbium?
We specialize in high-purity metals and specialty chemicals and supply Erbium in precisely the qualities required in research and industry. You benefit from a broad portfolio – from economical standard compounds like Erbium oxide to high-purity metals, wires, or custom special forms. Especially for demanding applications, such as in thin-film technology or material development, the combination of purity, form, and availability is crucial.
Through our worldwide dealer network, we can reliably source and supply even rare or special Erbium products. At the same time, we actively support you in selection – for example, when it comes to distinguishing between oxide, salt, or metallic form, or defining the appropriate purity. As an ISO 9001-certified company, we ensure reproducible quality and ensure that your processes remain stable and predictable.
Which Erbium compounds do we offer?
Our range includes a wide selection of inorganic and organometallic Erbium compounds. These include classic salts such as chlorides, nitrates, sulfates, or carbonates, which are frequently used in chemical synthesis or analytics. This portfolio is complemented by specialized compounds such as fluorides or oxalates, which are used, for example, in catalysis processes or material science applications.
We also offer more complex compounds such as Erbium acetylacetonates or Erbium-thd, which are particularly relevant in organometallic chemistry or analytical methods like NMR. This variety allows you to specifically choose the appropriate chemical form depending on the application – for example, an easily soluble nitrate for syntheses or a stable fluoride for specific material processes.
Is Erbium available in high-purity quality?
Yes, we offer Erbium in various purity levels, up to the highest purities of 99.999%. These high purities are primarily required in sensitive applications, such as semiconductor technology, optical materials, or precise material research. The difference becomes clear when you use Erbium oxide for optical applications, for example: even minimal impurities can affect optical properties.
High-purity material ensures reproducible results and stable processes. Also, for metallic Erbium, for example in the form of wire or foil for evaporation processes, purity is crucial for uniform layer formation and reliable results. Through our quality control and ISO 9001 certification, we ensure that these purity requirements are consistently met.
Does ChemPUR offer Erbium oxide?
Erbium oxide (Er₂O₃) is one of the central products in our range and is available in various qualities and pack sizes. It represents the most economical and most frequently used Erbium compound, as it is versatile and comparatively stable.
Typical applications are found in the production of optical glasses, ceramics, or in laser technology. Especially in these areas, the combination of price-performance ratio and material properties is crucial. Therefore, in addition to standard qualities, we also offer high-purity variants and nanopowders that are specifically suitable for modern high-tech applications. This range allows you to precisely tailor Erbium oxide to your application – from cost-efficient basic applications to high-precision research projects.
Is Erbium also available as nanopowder?
Yes, we also offer Erbium in the form of nanopowders, which have been specially developed for modern applications in research and technology. These materials are characterized by a particularly high specific surface area, which makes them interesting, for example, for catalysis processes or functional coatings.
In practice, this means: while classic powder is sufficient for many standard applications, nanopowder can significantly improve reactivity or physical properties. This is relevant, for example, in the development of new materials or in applications in electronics and thin-film technology. Through our experience in nanomaterials, we also support you in selecting the appropriate particle size and purity, so that the material optimally suits your application.
Is Erbium available in different purities?
Erbium is deliberately available from us in several purity levels to cover different requirements. For simple applications or preliminary tests, standard qualities are often sufficient, while high-purity variants are necessary for demanding research or production processes.
A typical scenario is material development: in early phases, more economical qualities are often used before switching to high-purity material for the final application. This flexibility allows you to optimize costs while meeting the highest quality requirements. Our portfolio ranges from technically pure to high-purity and ultra-high-purity variants. In combination with various forms – such as powder, oxide, or metal – a wide range of applications results.
For which applications is Erbium suitable?
Erbium is used in numerous high-tech and research areas. It is particularly relevant in optics and laser technology, where Erbium compounds are used for the production of special glasses and amplifier materials. Erbium is also used in electronics and thin-film technology, for example in the form of evaporation materials or sputtering targets.
In chemical research, Erbium salts serve as starting materials for syntheses or as catalysts. At the same time, Erbium plays an important role in material science, for example in the development of new alloys or functional materials. The specific application strongly depends on the chosen form: while oxides are frequently used in ceramic and optical applications, metallic forms are more suitable for physical processes or alloy developments.