Formula: Eu2O3 CAS No.: 1308-96-9 Molecular Weight: 351.92 Density: 7.42 g/cm3 Melting point: 2350° C Appearance: White powder or chunks Solubility: Insoluble in water, moderately soluble in strong mineral acids Stability: Slightly hygroscopic Multilingual: EuropiumOxid, Oxyde De Europium, Oxido Del Europio |
Europium Oxide, also called Europia, is used as a phosphor activator, color cathode-ray tubes and liquid-crystal displays used in computer monitors and televisions employ Europium Oxide as the red phosphor; no substitute is known. Europium Oxide (Eu2O3) is widely used as a red phosphor in television sets and fluorescent lamps, and as an activator for Yttrium-based phosphors. Europium Oxide is also applied in speciality plastic for laser material. |