Specification
Synonyms
Europium triacetate hydrate
IUPAC Name
Acetic acid;europium;hydrate
Canonical SMILES
CC(=O)O.CC(=O)O.CC(=O)O.O.[Eu]
InChI
InChI=1S/3C2H4O2.Eu.H₂O/c3*1-2(3)4;/h3*1H3,(H,3,4);1H2
InChI Key
RWVNKGWAXJFQSB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Solubility
Soluble in water
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Application
Europium(III) acetate hydrate is used as a phosphor activator, color cathode-ray tubes and liquid-crystal displays used in computer monitors and televisions employ Europium Oxide as the red phosphor; no substitute is known. Europium Acetate is also applied in speciality glass for laser material. Excitation of the Europium atom by absorption of ultra violet radiation can result in specific energy level transitions within the atom creating an emission of visible radiation.
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
5
Monoisotopic Mass
350.99519
Topological Polar Surface Area
113 Ų