Erbium(III) hydroxide

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| Formula = Er(OH)3

| MolarMass = 218.283

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Erbium(III) hydroxide is an inorganic compound with chemical formula Er(OH)3.

Chemical properties

Erbium(III) hydroxide reacts with acids and produces erbium(III) salts:

: Er(OH)3 + 3H+ → Er3+ + 3H2O

Erbium(III) hydroxide decomposes to ErO(OH) at elevated temperature. Further decomposition produces Er2O3.

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