FL1203 Erbium Fluoride (ErF3) Powder (CAS No. 13760-83-3)

Catalog No.	FL1203
Purity	≥99.9%
CAS Number	13760-83-3
Chemical Formula	ErF3
Shape	Powder
Melting Point	1350℃
Formula Weight	224.25
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Erbium Fluoride (ErF3) Powder can be used as a source of fluoride ions in chemical reactions or processes where fluoride is needed. Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) offers Erbium Fluoride (ErF3) Powder renowned for exceptional quality, all at highly competitive prices.

Other erbium products: Erbium Metal, Erbium Oxide (Er2O3) / Erbia

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Erbium Fluoride (ErF3) Description

Erbium Fluoride (ErF3) Powder is typically a light pink solid at room temperature. It is used in the field of laser technology. Erbium-doped laser materials, including erbium fluoride, are employed in certain types of lasers operating in the infrared region. It may be used in optical coatings for lenses and glass surfaces, contributing to the desired optical properties. Erbium Fluoride (ErF3) Powder can serve as a doping agent in various materials to introduce erbium ions, which can impart specific optical and electronic properties.

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Erbium Fluoride (ErF3) Specifications

Chemical formula	ErF₃
CAS No.	13760-83-3
Appearance	pinkish powder
Density (g/cm³)	7.820
Melting point	1,146℃
Boiling point	2,200℃

Erbium Fluoride (ErF3) Applications

Fiber Amplifiers: Erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFAs) are widely used in optical communication systems to amplify optical signals in fiber-optic networks. They are essential for long-distance transmission of information in telecommunications.

Laser Gain Medium: Erbium fluoride is used as a laser gain medium in solid-state lasers. Erbium-doped laser crystals or glasses can produce laser beams in the infrared (IR) region. Erbium-doped fiber lasers are also popular for their high efficiency and precise wavelength characteristics.

Lidar Systems: Erbium lasers are used in lidar (light detection and ranging) systems for atmospheric research, environmental monitoring, and remote sensing applications, such as measuring distances and detecting airborne pollutants.

Medical Lasers: Erbium lasers are used in medical applications, particularly in dermatology and dentistry, for procedures like skin resurfacing, tattoo removal, and dental treatments due to their precise and controlled tissue ablation properties.

Spectroscopy: Erbium-doped materials are used in spectroscopy for elemental analysis and material characterization. Erbium-based lasers can be used as light sources in various spectroscopic techniques.

Materials Processing: Erbium lasers are used for precision cutting, marking, welding, and engraving of materials like metals, ceramics, and polymers in industrial manufacturing processes.

Research and Development: Erbium fluoride is utilized in scientific research and development in fields like physics, chemistry, and materials science for its unique optical and laser properties.

Optical Amplifiers: Erbium-doped optical amplifiers are used in optical communication systems to boost signal strength in fiber-optic networks. They are essential for long-haul and high-capacity data transmission.

Quantum Optics: Erbium ions in solid-state systems are studied for their potential applications in quantum optics, quantum computing, and quantum information processing.

Phosphors: Erbium-doped phosphors are used in color television tubes (CRTs) and other display technologies for their ability to emit red, green, and blue light when excited, contributing to color generation in displays.

Nuclear and Particle Physics: Erbium-doped materials are used as detectors in nuclear and particle physics experiments due to their sensitivity to ionizing radiation.

Energy Storage: Erbium-doped materials have been studied for their potential use in energy storage systems, such as erbium-doped lithium niobate for optical data storage.

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