- Erbium(III) oxide
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Name = Erbium(III) oxide
ImageFile = Erbium(III) oxide.png
ImageName = Erbium(III) oxide
OtherNames = Erbium oxide, erbia
Section1 = Chembox Identifiers
CASNo = 12061-16-4
Section2 = Chembox Properties
Formula = Er2O3
MolarMass = 382.56 g/mol
Appearance = Pink, Solid
Density = 8.64 g/mL
Solvent = other solvents
SolubleOther = Insoluble
MeltingPt = 2355 °C
BoilingPt =Erbium(III) oxide, a pink solid, is a compound of
erbium sometimes used as a colouring forglass es and a dopant for optical fibres and optical amplifiers. It was partially isolated byCarl Gustaf Mosander in 1843, and first obtained in pure form in 1905 byGeorges Urbain andCharles James .References
External links
* [http://www.metall.com.cn/ero.htm?gclid=CJWkz8fE7IYCFROpEAod7RjgwQ "Erbium Oxide" page on Metall website]
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