erbium oxide

[′ər·bē·əm ′äk‚sīd]

(inorganic chemistry)

Er₂O₃ Pink powder that is insoluble in water; used as an actuator for phosphors and in manufacture of glass that absorbs in the infrared. Also known as erbia.

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