Description

Europium(II) iodide, 99.99% (metals basis)
MDL MFCD00016108
EINECS 236-612-7

Chemical Properties
Formula EuI2
Formula Weight 415.91
Form Powder, Ampouled under argon
Melting point 750°
Boiling Point Not available
Density 5.55
Storage & Sensitivity Moisture Sensitive. Light Sensitive. Store under Nitrogen. Ambient temperatures.
Solubility Soluble in polar solvents.
Applications

Europium(II) iodide is used in the field of optoelectronics, as a source of europium ions for luminescent materials. It can also be employed in the synthesis of other europium compounds and as a catalyst in various chemical reactions.