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Erbium foil, 0.1mm (0.004in) thick, 99.9% (REO), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Erbium foil is commonly used as a photographic filter, and because of its resilience it is useful as a metallurgical additive. It is used as an alloying element with titanium and is also used to produce infra-red absorbing glass. Used in nuclear technology for control rods; an alloy in vanadium to lower hardness, lasers and erbium doped fiber amplifiers, a colorant in glass and porcelain.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Color
Silver to Gray
Quantity
50 x 50 mm
UN Number
UN3178
Solubility Information
Soluble in acids. Insoluble in water.
Percent Purity
99.9%
Weight
≈0.57g/25x25mm
Form
Foil
Assay
(REO)
Chemical Name or Material
Erbium foil, 0.1mm (0.004 in.) thick
Hazard Category
H228
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H228-H260
Flammable solid.
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
Precautionary Statement
P210-P240-P241-P280-P370+P378q
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 4.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber
231-160-1
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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