Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Brief introduction of Europium Chloride


Name:     Europium Chloride
Formula:              EuCl3 xH2O
CAS Number:       13759-92-7
Boiling Point:                   Decomposes
Specific Gravity:             4.89 gm/cc at 20 oC
Melting Point:                  850 oC
Solubility in H2O:             Soluble
Appearance and Odor:   White to yellow powder and pieces.
Europium(III) chloride is an inorganic compound with the formula EuCl3. The anhydrous compound is a yellow solid. Being hygroscopic it rapidly absorbs water to form a white crystalline hexahydrate, EuCl3•6H2O, which is colourless. The compound is used in research.

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