Europium metal is now known to be highly reactive; the element's most stable oxidation state is +3, but the +2 state also occurs in solid-state compounds and water.

This clay matrix is used to stabilize and enhance the performance of two key components: europium(III) (or Eu(III)) complexes, which provide vibrant luminescence, and heptyl viologen (HV 2 ...

Found at the very bottom of the periodic table, rare earth elements, such as europium, have shown promise for use in quantum information devices due to their unique atomic structures. Specifically ...

A Swiss innovation could open an exciting new chapter for recycling fluorescent lamps. Researchers at the Institute of ...

The elements include neodymium, dysprosium and terbium, used in making powerful magnets for electric vehicles, wind turbines and smartphones, and europium and yttrium used in building energy-efficient ...