Erbium (Er) Micron Powder
Purity: 99.5 %, Size: 325 mesh
Technical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Purity | 99.5 % |
| Particle Size | 325 mesh |
| Melting Point | 1529 °C |
| Boiling Point | 2863 °C |
| Density | 9.066 gm/cc |
| Form | Powder |
| Electric Resistivity | 107.0 microhm-cm @ 25 °C |
Applications
Erbium, named after Ytterby in Sweden, is relatively stable in air and oxidizes more slowly than many other rare earth metals. When ionized, erbium fluoresces a bright pink color, making it valuable for imaging and optical applications.
It is widely used as a doping agent in optical fibers, enabling optical pumping and signal amplification. Erbium is also utilized in sunglasses and jewelry due to its sharp absorption bands across visible, ultraviolet, and near-infrared light. Additionally, it serves as a colorant for glass and porcelain and provides the characteristic pink color in cubic zirconia.
