99.9% Pink Erbium Chloride Hydrate ErCl3 6H2O Crystalline 19423-85-9

Erbium Chloride Hydrate (ErCl₃·6H₂O): Chemical Additive, Reaction Catalyst, Growth Promoter

Erbium chloride is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula ErCl3•6H2O, appearing as pink crystals. It is soluble in water (~25g of hydrate dissolves in 100mL water at 18°C) and benzene. When heated to 760°C, it decomposes to form erbium oxide.

Applications

1. Used as additive in chemical industry
2. Serves as catalyst for various reactions
3. Applied as growth promoter for crops

Product Series

Health and Safety Information

Packaging Specifications

• Standard packaging: 50 kg/drum, 500 kg/pallet, ton bags
• Sample packaging: 500 g/bag, 1 kg/bottle

Production Method

An appropriate amount of erbium oxide is dissolved in 50% hydrochloric acid solution with steam bath heating. While erbium oxide typically dissolves completely, any residual oxide at container bottom requires filtration. The clear solution is then heated in a 75°C water bath to remove most solvent. Crystals form upon cooling, which are collected by filtration and dried in a vacuum desiccator containing granular sodium hydroxide and magnesium perchlorate to obtain hydrated erbium chloride.