Europium Rod

Europium Rod is a solid rare-earth metal form valued for its high reactivity, unique red luminescence, and excellent interaction with various ligands and host materials. It is mechanically stable and can be processed into precision-engineered shapes for specialized applications. Europium in rod form is widely used in industries such as advanced optics, phosphor manufacturing, and functional material engineering. Specific uses include serving as a master material for producing europium-based luminescent compounds, acting as a dopant source for high-performance ceramics, and being incorporated into complex optical devices. In research contexts, Europium Rod offers precise control over elemental input for experimental alloying, thin-film deposition, and specialized synthesis, enabling innovation in photonic systems, catalysis, and sensor technologies. Its combination of structural integrity, reactive potential, and luminescent capability makes it a strategically important material for scientific and industrial development.

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Flammable

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Rod

Diameter	=<10mm	±10%
Diameter	>10mm	±5%

Material Properties for Metals

Atomic Properties

Element	Value
Atomic number	63
Crystal structure	Body centred cubic
Electronic structure	Xe 4f⁷ 6s²
Valences shown	2, 3
Atomic weight( amu )	151.96
Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns )	4100
Photo-electric work function( eV )	2.5
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	153/ 52.2
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	151/ 47.8
Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm )	0.204
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	1/ 5.67
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	2/ 11.25

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Material condition	Polycrystalline
Poisson's ratio	0.286
Bulk modulus( GPa )	12.1
Tensile modulus( GPa )	14.7
Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² )	20

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm )	90.0@25@25°C
Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ )	0.0048@0-100°C

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Boiling point( C )	1597
Density( gcm⁻³ )	5.243@25°C

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Melting point( C )	822
Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ )	1155
Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ )	63.4
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	176@25°C
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	13.9@0-100°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	32@0-100°C