Europium chloride

CAS: 10025-76-0

Ref. 3D-KAA02576

Product Information

• Name: Europium chloride
• Synonyms: Anhydrous Europium chloride, Chlorure d'europium (III), anhydre, Europate(1-), trichloro-, Europic chloride, Europium chloride (EuCl3), Europium chloride (EuCl₃), Europium trichloride, Europium(3+) trichloride, Europium(III) chloride, Europium(III)chlorid, wasserfrei, Nsc 281265, Nsc 621597, cloruro de europio (III), anhidro
• CAS: 10025-76-0

Description

Europium chloride is a chemical compound with the molecular formula EuCl. It is an ionic halide salt that is soluble in water and has a low melting point. Europium chloride emits light when irradiated with ultraviolet light, which may be due to its emission of fluorescence. The physical properties of europium chloride are dependent on the pH, acidity, and concentration of other ions in solution. At higher pH levels, europium chloride exhibits greater fluorescence intensity. This can be attributed to the formation of an acid complex that increases the redox potentials by reducing the metal-ligand bond strength.
Europium chloride has been used as a catalyst for hydrogenation reactions and for analytical applications in spectroscopy and electrochemistry. It was also shown to have respiratory paralysis effects when combined with sodium carbonate or picolinic acid, which led to increased levels of nitrogen atoms in the blood plasma and brain tissue.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 258.32 g/mol
• Formula: EuCl₃
• Purity: Min. 95%