14907-88-1

Basic information

• Product Name: (~146~Eu)europium
• CAS NO: 14907-88-1
• Molecular Formula: ¹⁴⁶Eu
• Molecular Weight: 146
• Mol File: 14907-88-1.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• CAS DataBase Reference: (~146~Eu)europium(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (~146~Eu)europium(14907-88-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (~146~Eu)europium(14907-88-1)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 14907-88-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Europium, with the atomic number 63 and the symbol Eu, is a rare earth metal belonging to the lanthanide series. It is a silvery-white metal that exhibits relative stability in air and reacts slowly with water.

Uses

Used in Lighting Industry:
(~146~Eu)europium is used as a phosphor in the production of fluorescent lamps and color television tubes for its ability to emit light when exposed to electricity.
Used in Nuclear Industry:
(~146~Eu)europium is used as a neutron absorber in the nuclear industry due to its high neutron absorption cross-section.
Used in Electronics Industry:
(~146~Eu)europium is used as a phosphor in the production of red and blue phosphors for color television screens, enhancing the color quality and vibrancy of the displays.
Used in Security Features:
(~146~Eu)europium is used in the production of security features in banknotes and passports, providing a means of authentication and protection against counterfeiting.