ER1102 Erbium Metal (Er Metal)

Erbium Metal Description

Erbium Metal is a silver‐coloured, soft lanthanide with high purity and defined optical as well as neutron absorption characteristics. At Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) we supply Erbium in different purity grades. The material is packaged under a protective atmosphere in various forms for use in high‑tech industries. Our products follow controlled specifications, are delivered with consistent quality and exhibit reliable global supply.

Specifications for Erbium Metal

Available forms: powder, wire, rod, foil – additional formats available on request
Manufacturing process: zone melting or vacuum arc melting
Certificates of analysis: COA (e.g. ICP‑MS) available on request
Packaging: vacuum‑sealed under argon in impact‑resistant industrial packaging
Storage: cool, dry and hermetically sealed

Erbium Metal Applications

• It is used as a photographic filter and as a metallurgical additive.
• It is used in nuclear engineering. In an alloy with Vanadium, Erbium reduces hardness and improves workability.
• It is employed in lasers for medical and dental applications.
• It is used for colouring glass and as an amplifier in fibre optics.
• Glasses or crystals doped with Erbium serve as media for optical amplification.
• Erbium Metal Powder is used mainly as a raw material in the production of high‑tech metals.
• Erbium Oxide is frequently used as a dopant in the manufacture of optical fibres and amplifiers.

Erbium Metal Packaging

Our Erbium metals are handled with care to minimise damage during storage and transport, thereby preserving the quality of the material in its original state.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Erbium Metal and Erbium Oxide?

Answer: Erbium Metal is used primarily as an alloying element or for coatings, whereas Erbium Oxide is applied in glass colouring and optical fibre fabrication.

Which purity levels are available?

Answer: Standard purities of 99.9 % (3N) and 99.99 % (4N) are supplied. Higher specifications may be provided on request.

Is the product RoHS- and REACH-compliant?

Answer: Yes, all our Erbium products comply with RoHS and meet REACH requirements. Certificates can be supplied on request.

What delivery forms are available?

Answer: Erbium is available as wire, rod, powder or foil. Special formats are available on request.

How is the packaging carried out?

Answer: Packaging is carried out by vacuum sealing under protective gas in impact‑resistant industrial packaging, which is suitable for air or sea freight.