Product Name: Europium disilicide (EuSi2)

Specification: 0.8-10um (D50)

Shape: irregular

Color: Black gray

Features: Good electrical conductivity, good electrical conductivity and thermal stability

Applications: optics, ‌ magnetism, electronic industry, ‌ semiconductor manufacturing and other fields

EUROPIUM SILICIDE 
CAS Number: 12434-24-1 
Molecular formula: EuSi2 
Molecular weight: two hundred and eight point one three 
MOL File: 12434-24-1.mol 
Melting point: 1500°C 
Density: five point four six zero 
Property: Crystal Structure: Cubic or Hexagonal System 
Magnetism: Europium has a high magnetic moment (4f ⁷ electron configuration) at+2 valence, which may exhibit strong magnetism or Kondo effect. Conductivity: Metallic conductivity, but may approach semiconductor characteristics when the silicon content is high. Optical properties: The luminescence properties of europium ions (especially Eu ³ ⁺) may be suppressed, but Eu ² ⁺ may exhibit visible light emission (such as blue light) under specific conditions. 
Method: Europium silicide can be obtained by directly reacting europium and silicon at high temperatures. A common preparation method is to mix europium powder and silicon powder in a certain proportion, and then react them at high temperature under an inert atmosphere (such as argon) to produce europium silicide. 
Purpose: 
Magnetic materials: Spintronics: The high spin state (7 μ B) of Eu ² ⁺ can be used to develop spin polarized transport devices. 
Magnetic refrigeration materials: Europium based compounds have potential applications in the field of low-temperature magnetic refrigeration. 
Optoelectronics: Silicon based light-emitting devices: If the luminescent properties of Eu ² ⁺ are activated, they can be used for silicon-based light-emitting diodes (LEDs). 
Photodetectors: Narrow bandgap characteristics may extend the response band of silicon-based detectors (such as near-infrared). 
Energy materials: Thermoelectric materials: Study their high-temperature thermoelectric conversion efficiency (utilizing high carrier mobility) 
Catalysis: As a catalyst for reduction reactions (due to the strong reducibility of europium). 

Safety information: It is relatively stable, with no clear harmful effects reported. As with any chemical, good laboratory practice and personal protection should be observed when used. Avoid inhalation of powder or contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes. When using or handling europium silicide, it should be done in a well-ventilated environment and with personal protective equipment such as protective gloves and safety glasses.

Storage method: This product should be sealed and stored in a dry, cool environment, should not be exposed to the air for a long time, prevent moisture agglomeration, affecting the dispersion performance and use effect, should avoid heavy pressure, do not contact with oxidants, according to the general cargo transport.