My team is trying to synthesize EuFeO3 using hydrothermal method. In the process we need to make a dissolved solution of Eu(NO3)3 · 5H2O. We have tried nano water, Ethanol and acidic medium. But All the solvent does not seem to work to dissolve Eu(NO3)3 · 5H2O. Can anyone please tell me a solvent which I can use?
Europium(III) nitrate pentahydrate (Eu(NO3)3 · 5H2O) can be effectively dissolved in water.
Md. Rafatul Haq It should be easily soluble in water. See, for example:
https://www.msesupplies.com/products/mse-pro-europium-nitrate-pentahydrate-euno-sub-3-sub-sub-3-sub-5h-sub-2-sub-o-99-99-4n?variant=39832931336250
Dear Rafatul,
As it was already pointed out, Europium(III) nitrate it well soluble in water. However, Eu3+ tend to precipitate as Eu(OH)3 from water, thus you should acidify, e.g. by HNO3, the solution to be sure, that no Eurpium hydroxide is formed.
All the best for your research!
Thomas
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