Compound Q&A
How is Europium Oxide (CAS: 12770-85-3) typically synthesized?
Answer
Europium oxide can be synthesized by the reduction of europium(III) nitrate with hydrogen gas at high temperatures, or by the calcination of europium(III) carbonate. Another method involves the thermal decomposition of europium(III) acetylacetonate. These methods yield high purity europium oxide with good selectivity and high yield.
About
CAS No
12770-85-3
English Name
Europium Oxide
Molecular Formula
Eu2O
Molecular Weight
351.93 g/mol
SMILES
[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[Eu+3].[Eu+3]
InChIKey
AEBZCFFCDTZXHP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-26 08:46