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Erbium foil, 0.1mm (0.004in) thick, 99.9% (REO), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Erbium foil is commonly used as a photographic filter, and because of its resilience it is useful as a metallurgical additive. It is used as an alloying element with titanium and is also used to produce infra-red absorbing glass. Used in nuclear technology for control rods; an alloy in vanadium to lower hardness, lasers and erbium doped fiber amplifiers, a colorant in glass and porcelain.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Color | Silver to Gray |
| Quantity | 25 x 25 mm |
| Weight | ≈0.57g/25x25mm |
| Form | Foil |
| UN Number | UN3178 |
| Percent Purity | 99.9% |
| Assay | (REO) |
| Chemical Name or Material | Erbium foil, 0.1mm (0.004 in.) thick |
Safety and Handling
- Erbium foil
- Danger
- Flammable solid Category 1
- Substance which\, in contact with water\, emits flammable gases Category 1
- H228-Flammable solid.
- H260-In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P231+P232-Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P370+P378-In case of fire: Use to extinguish.
- P402+P404-Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
- P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
RUO – Research Use Only
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