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- Europium (Eu) Metal Synonyms:
europium metal, Eu, europium pieces, europium lump, europium ingot, europium foil, europium rod, divalent europium, CAS# 7440-53-1
- Europium (Eu) Metal Designations:
Chemical Name: Europium
Chemical Formula: Eu
- Europium (Eu) Metal Description:
Europium is a silvery-white rare earth belonging to the lanthanide group. The metal's hardness is comparable to that of lead and it is very ductile. Europium, the most reactive of the rare earth metals, quickly oxidizes in air and resembles calcium in its reactions with water.
Purities as high as 99.99%
Pieces, lump, ingot, and foil
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Atomic Number
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63
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Molecular Weight (g/mol.)
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151.96
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Apparent Density (g/cm3)
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5.26
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Electrical Resistivity @ 298 deg K
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91.0
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Specific Heat @25°C (cal/g-°C)
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.039
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Melting Point (°C)
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822
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Boiling Point (°C)
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1439
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Hardness (HV)
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17
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Reactivity
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Very reactive
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Magnetic Moment (Bohr magnetons)
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7.12
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Std. Electrode Potential
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+2.2 volts
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Crystallography
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hexagonal structure
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- Europium (Eu) Metal Typical Applications:
Used as control rods in nuclear reactors, as phosphors in television screens. It is also used as a dopant in laser materials.
- Europium (Eu) Metal News:
THE CRITICAL MATERIALS STRATEGY REPORT (Published by The U. S. Department of Energy) was released in December 2010. Visit: http://ow.ly/3pPdV.
Packaged under mineral oil or ampouled under argon. It should not be stored under oil though.
Listed. For further information please call the E.P.A. at +1.202.554.1404
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