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10 Grams Pure Erbium Rare Earth Metal Lumps, 99.9% High Purity Er Chunks for Lab Experiments and Periodic Table Element Specimen Collection

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  • We are providing 10 grams net weight high quality Erbium metal chunks. Approx. 0.352 oz. Purity >=99.9%
  • This item will be vacuum packed in order to maintain original appearance and avoid oxidation;
  • It's great for laboratory science experiments.
  • It also can be a great gift for element specimen collectors.
  • Erbium is widely used in laser applications, Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifiers (EDFA) and as a Colorant in Glass producing etc.


Erbium's atomic number is 68 and chemical symbol is Er. Based on special physical properties, It's widely used in below industry areas:
Erbium's Role in Metamaterials: Involved in developing advanced materials with unusual electromagnetic properties for applications like superlenses and cloaking devices.
Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifiers (EDFA): Used in optical fiber communications to amplify the light signals without the need for conversion to electrical signals. It utilizes erbium's ability to amplify light at specific wavelengths.
Erbium-lron Garnet: A type of synthetic garnet used in various optical devices due to its magnetic and optical properties, particularly in isolators and circulators within laser systems.
Erbium-Titanium Oxides: These materials are researched for their potential use in energy storage and conversion applications due to their unique structural and electronic properties.
Erbium-Doped Glass: Used in the creation of lenses and laser equipment, exploiting its superior light- transmitting qualities and ability to produce specific wavelengths.
Erbium as a Colorant in Glass: Erbium is used to add a pink color to glass and ceramics, contributing to aesthetic applications and providing UV-blocking capabilities.
Erbium in Phosphors: Utilized in display and lighting technologies, creating vivid colors in devices such as LED televisions and energy-efficient lighting.
Erbium in Quantum Computing: Research is exploring erbium ions for their potential in quantum memory due to their long coherence times and efficient interaction with light at telecommunication wavelengths.