Erbium oxide

General Description

Erbium oxide, also known as erbia, is a chemical compound consisting of the rare earth metal erbium and oxygen. It is a pale pink powder that is highly insoluble in water and stable at high temperatures, making it useful as a dopant in optical materials and glass. Erbium oxide has a variety of industrial applications, including in the production of specialty glass used in lasers, optical fibers, and various optical devices. It is also used as a colorant in ceramics and glass, and as a catalyst in organic synthesis. Additionally, erbium oxide has potential uses in solid-state lasers, phosphors, and medical imaging applications.