Erbium iodate
Chemical compound
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Erbium iodate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Er(IO3)3.
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| Er(IO3)3 | |
| Molar mass | 691.97 |
| Appearance | pale pink[1] or orange crystals (anhydrous)[2] pink[2] or red crystals (dihydrate)[3] |
| Density | 4.956 g·cm−3 (20 °C, dihydrate)[3] |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Preparation
Erbium iodate can be obtained by reacting erbium periodate and periodic acid in water at 160 °C. The reaction will produce anhydrous and dihydrate crystals.[2]