Erbium(III) chloride, 99.98%

Name: Erbium(III) chloride, 99.98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-015618

About Erbium(III) chloride, 99.98%

Listed under CAS 10138-41-7, Erbium(III) chloride is a rare earth compound available from Vaqora Chemicals in Puriss grade with a typical assay of 99.98%. The compound has the formula Cl3Er, corresponding to a molecular weight of 273.61 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is trichloroerbium. It is also known as Erbium trichloride or Erbium chloride (ErCl3).

The material typically appears as pink powder or crystals or chunks. Literature values give a melting point of 774 °C and a density of 4.1 g/mL at 25 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for rare-earth chemistry, catalyst precursors and luminescent materials. Buyers come mainly from academic and industrial research and electronics and semiconductors.

Standard pack sizes are 5 g, 25 g, 100 g and 1 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Rare-earth chemistry
Catalyst precursors
Luminescent materials

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Erbium(III) chloride, 99.98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-015618
CAS Number	10138-41-7
IUPAC name	trichloroerbium
Molecular formula	Cl₃Er
Molecular weight	273.61 g/mol
Exact mass	270.8369
Grade	Puriss
Purity / assay	99.98%
HSN code	28469030
InChIKey	HDGGAKOVUDZYES-UHFFFAOYSA-K
SMILES	Cl[Er](Cl)Cl
PubChem CID	66277

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	Pink powder or crystals or chunks
Melting point	774 °C
Density	4.1 g/mL at 25 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 0
TPSA	0 Å²
Synonyms	Erbium trichloride, Erbium chloride (ErCl3), Erbium chloride, ErCl3, Erbium standard, Erbium Chloride, anhydrous, Anhydrous erbium trichloride, Erbium(III) chloride, anhydrous, Erbium(III) chloride, ultra dry, Erbium(III) chloride, anhydrous, powder, 99.9% trace metals basis, Erbium(III) chloride, ultra dry, 99.99% (REO), powder, ampouled, Erbium(III) chloride, ultra dry, 99.995% (REO), powder, ampouled

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 10138-41-7

Puriss

Erbium(III) chloride, 99.9%

CAS: 10138-41-7
Formula: Cl₃Er
MW: 273.61 g/mol

VQ-015617

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Erbium(III) chloride, 99.98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Erbium(III) chloride, 99.98% is 10138-41-7. It is also known as Erbium trichloride, Erbium chloride (ErCl3), Erbium chloride.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Erbium(III) chloride, 99.98%?

Erbium(III) chloride, 99.98% has the molecular formula Cl3Er and a molecular weight of 273.61 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is trichloroerbium.

Which grade and pack sizes of Erbium(III) chloride, 99.98% can I order?

We supply Erbium(III) chloride, 99.98% in Puriss (99.98%) grade, in 5 g, 25 g, 100 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Erbium(III) chloride, 99.98%?

Yes. Every lot of Erbium(III) chloride, 99.98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Erbium(III) chloride, 99.98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Erbium(III) chloride, 99.98% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.