American Elements
Erbium Sputtering Target
Er
7440-52-0
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99% Erbium Sputtering Target
ER-M-02ST
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99.5% Erbium Sputtering Target
ER-M-025ST
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99.9% Erbium Sputtering Target
ER-M-03ST
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99.95% Erbium Sputtering Target
ER-M-035ST
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99.99% Erbium Sputtering Target
ER-M-04ST
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99.999% Erbium Metal Sputtering Target
ER-M-05ST
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See safety data and research below. American Elements specializes in producing high purity Erbium sputtering targets with the highest possible density and smallest possible average grain sizes for use in semiconductor, chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and physical vapor deposition (PVD) display and optical applications. Our standard Sputtering Targets for thin film are available monoblock or bonded with dimensions and configurations up to 820 mm with hole drill locations and threading, beveling, grooves and backing designed to work with both older sputtering devises as well as the latest process equipment, such as large area coating for solar energy or fuel cells and flip-chip applications. Research sized targets are also produced as well as custom sizes and alloys. All targets are analyzed using best demonstrated techniques including X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), Glow Discharge Mass Spectrometry (GDMS), and Induction Plasma Spectrometry (ICP). "Sputtering" allows for thin film deposition of an ultra high purity sputtering metallic or oxide material onto another solid substrate by the controlled removal and conversion of the target material into a directed gaseous/plasma phase through ionic bombardment. We can also provide targets outside this range in addition to just about any size rectangular, annular, or oval target. Materials are produced using crystallization, solid state and other ultra high purification processes such as sublimation. American Elements specializes in producing custom compositions for commercial and research applications and for new proprietary technologies. American Elements also casts any of the rare earth metals and most other advanced materials into rod, bar or plate form, as well as other machined shapes and through other processes such as nanoparticles (See also application discussion at Nanotechnology Information and at Quantum Dots) and in the form of solutions and organometallics. We also produce Erbium as rods, powder and plates. Other shapes are available by request.
Formula CAS No. Appearance Molecular Weight Density Melting Point Boiling Point Solubility Stability
Er 7440-52-0 Silvery 382.56 9066 kg/m³ 1497 °C 2868 °C   Stable in the air
PRODUCT CATALOG Erbium Research, Properties, & Information Submicron & Nanopowder Tolling Ultra High Purity Sputtering Target Crystal Growth Rod, Plate, Powder, etc. MSDS
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Material Safety Data Sheet
  • 1 Identification of substance

    • Product details

    • Trade name Erbium metal
  • 2 Composition/Data on components:

    • Chemical characterization:
                 Designation: (CAS#)                                        
      Erbium (CAS# 7440-52-0), 100%
    • Identification number(s):
    • EINECS Number: 231-160-1
  • 3 Hazards identification

    • Hazard designation: F Highly flammable
    • Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
      R 11 Highly flammable.
      R 15 Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.
  • 4 First aid measures

    • After inhalation
      Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.
      Seek immediate medical advice.
    • After skin contact
      Instantly wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
      Seek immediate medical advice.
    • After eye contact
      Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult doctor.
    • After swallowing Seek immediate medical advice.
  • 5 Fire fighting measures

    • Suitable extinguishing agents Extinguishing powder. Do not use water.
    • For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents
      Water.
      Halocarbon extinguisher
    • Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
        flue gases:
      Contact with water releases hydrogen (explosive).
    • Protective equipment:
      Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
      Wear full protective suit.
  • 6 Accidental release measures

    • Person-related safety precautions:
      Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
      Ensure adequate ventilation
      Keep away from ignition sources
    • Measures for environmental protection:
      Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
    • Measures for cleaning/collecting:
      Ensure adequate ventilation.
      Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents
      Keep away from ignition sources.
    • Additional information:
      See Section 7 for information on safe handling
      See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
      See Section 13 for information on disposal.
  • 7 Handling and storage


    • Handling
    • Information for safe handling:
      Keep containers tightly sealed.
      Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
      Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
      Open and handle container with care.
    • Information about protection against explosions and fires:
      Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
      Protect against electrostatic charges.
      Fumes can combine with air to form an explosive mixture.

    • Storage
    • Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:
      Store in cool location.
    • Information about storage in one common storage facility:
      Store away from water.
      Do not store together with oxidizing and acidic materials.
      Store away from halogens.
    • Further information about storage conditions:
      Store in petroleum or under dry argon.
      Protect from humidity and keep away from water.
      Keep container tightly sealed.
      Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
  • 8 Exposure controls and personal protection

    • Additional information about design of technical systems:
      Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

    • Components with critical values that require monitoring at the
      workplace:                                                             
      Not required.
    • Additional information: No data

    • Personal protective equipment
    • General protective and hygienic measures
      The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to in handling the chemicals.
      Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food.
      Instantly remove any soiled and impregnated garments.
      Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work.
    • Breathing equipment: Use breathing protection with high concentrations.
    • Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
    • Eye protection:
      Safety glasses
      Full face protection
      Face protection
    • Body protection: Protective work clothing.
  • 9 Physical and chemical properties:

    • General Information

    • Form: Solid.
    • Colour: Silver-coloured
    • Smell: Odourless
    •   Value/Range  Unit    Method      
    • Change in condition
    • Melting point/Melting range:                  1529 ° C
    • Boiling point/Boiling range:                  2900 ° C
    • Sublimation temperature / start:   Not determined

    • Flash point:                       Not applicable

    • Inflammability (solid, gaseous)    Highly flammable.
      Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.

    • Ignition temperature:              Not determined

    • Decomposition temperature:         Not determined

    • Critical values for explosion:
    • Lower:                             Not determined
    • Upper:                             Not determined

    • Steam pressure:                    Not determined

    • Density                at   20 ° C            9.05 g/cm³

    • Solubility in / Miscibility with
    • Water:                             Not determined
  • 10 Stability and reactivity

    • Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
      No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
    • Materials to be avoided:
      Oxidizing agents
      Water/moisture
      Acids
      Halogens
      Air
    • Dangerous reactions: Contact with water releases flammable gases
    • Dangerous products of decomposition: Hydrogen
  • 11 Toxicological information

    • Acute toxicity:
    • Primary irritant effect:
    • on the skin: Irritant for skin and mucous membranes.
    • on the eye: Irritant effect.
    • Sensitization: No sensitizing effect known.
    • Additional toxicological information:
      To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
  • 12 Ecological information:

    • General notes:
      Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
      Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
      Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water bodies or sewage system.
  • 13 Disposal considerations


    • Product:
    • Recommendation
      Consult state, local or national regulations for proper disposal.
      Hand over to disposers of hazardous waste.
      Must be specially treated under adherence to official regulations.

    • Uncleaned packagings:
    • Recommendation:
      Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
  • 14 Transport information


    • Land transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (cross-border/domestic)
    • ADR/RID-GGVS/E Class:     4.1 (F3) Flammable solids.
    • Kemler Number:            40
    • UN-Number:                3178
    • Packaging group:          II
    • Label                     4.1
    • Designation of goods:     3178 FLAMMABLE SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
                                 (erbium)

    • Maritime transport IMDG/GGVSea:
    • IMDG/GGVSea Class:        4.1
    • UN Number:                3178
    • Label                     4.1
    • Packaging group:          II
    • Correct technical name:   FLAMMABLE SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (erbium)

    • Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
    • ICAO/IATA Class:          4.1
    • UN/ID Number:             3178
    • Label                     4.1
    • Packaging group:          II
    • Correct technical name:   FLAMMABLE SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (erbium)
  • 15 Regulatory information


    • Designation according to EC guidelines:

    • Code letter and hazard designation of product: F Highly flammable

    • Risk phrases:
      11 Highly flammable.
      15 Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.

    • National regulations

    • Information about limitation of use:
      For use only by technically qualified individuals.
      Employment restrictions concerning young persons must be observed.

    • Water hazard class:
      Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
  • 16 Other information:

      Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of employees.  This information is furnished without warranty, and any use of the product not in conformance with this Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other product or process, is the responsibility of the user.
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    Recent Research & Development for Erbium Metal

    • The erbium laser: the "Star Wars" of dentistry.
      Alpha Omegan. 2006;99(3):128-31. No abstract available.

    • Cavity-ringdown molecular spectroscopy based on an optical frequency comb at 1.45-1.65 mum.
      Opt Lett. 2007 Feb 1;32(3):307-9.

    • Fractional Photothermolysis: Treatment of Facial and Nonfacial Cutaneous Photodamage with a 1,550-nm Erbium-Doped Fiber Laser.
      Dermatol Surg. 2007 Jan;33(1):23-8.

    • Marginal quality in enamel and dentin after preparation and finishing with an Er:YAG laser.
      Am J Dent. 2006 Dec;19(6):337-42.

    • [Preparation and photoluminescence investigation of erbium-doped zinc oxide nanocrystalline]
      Guang Pu Xue Yu Guang Pu Fen Xi. 2006 Oct;26(10):1806-9. Chinese.

    • Treatment of gingival hyperpigmentation by erbium-doped:yttrium, aluminum, and garnet laser for esthetic purposes.
      J Periodontol. 2007 Jan;78(1):177-84.

    • Clinical and radiological course in apicoectomies with the Erbium:YAG laser.
      Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2007 Jan 1;12(1):E65-9.

    • Treatment of periungual vitiligo with Erbium-YAG-laser plus 5-flurouracil: a left to right comparative study.
      J Cosmet Dermatol. 2006 Jun;5(2):135-9.

    • Generation of 47-fs pulses directly from an erbium-doped fiber laser.
      Opt Lett. 2007 Jan 1;32(1):41-3.

    • 10-W-level diode-pumped compact 2.78 microm ZBLAN fiber laser.
      Opt Lett. 2007 Jan 1;32(1):26-8.

     

     

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