Er2 Cl4
ceramic· Er2 Cl4
Er2Cl4 is an erbium chloride ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth halide family, characterized by erbium in the +3 oxidation state bonded with chlorine ligands. This material is primarily of research and specialized interest rather than widespread industrial use, with applications emerging in optical and photonic systems that exploit erbium's unique luminescent properties, particularly in the infrared region around 1.5 µm relevant to telecommunications. Its selection over alternatives depends on specific optical requirements, thermal stability needs in specialized environments, or integration into rare-earth-doped systems for amplifiers, lasers, or optical sensors.
optical fiber amplifiersinfrared photonicsrare-earth dopant precursorsresearch optical materialsspecialized ceramics
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
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