Europium
Overview
The most reactive rare earth element, essential for red and blue phosphors in displays and lighting. Europium is also used in anti-counterfeiting measures for banknotes.
Strategic Relevance
No substitute for producing red color in displays. Critical for security features in currency and identification documents.
Applications
Price History
Historical price trend (USD/kg or USD/tonne)
Physical Properties
- Density
- 5.24 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 822°C
- Atomic Number
- 63
- Category
- Rare Earth
Supply Concentration
- China90%
- Australia4%
- India3%
- Other3%
Related Documentation
Procyon Indicative Price
Form: Oxide · Purity: 99.99%
Indicative level for information only, based on Procyon Metals' trading activity. It is not a firm offer or investment advice. Firm quotes are issued to partner advisers and professional clients according to form, purity and volume.
Request a firm quote →Frequently asked questions
What is the price of europium?
In 2024, the reference price for europium stood at around 36 USD/kg, compared with 40 USD/kg in 2023. Prices vary with purity, form (oxide or metal) and traded volume; the full history is charted above.
How can a client hold physical europium?
Europium is held in a specified form (metal, oxide or compound) and purity, backed by a certificate of analysis for the lot. Procyon Metals works through wealth advisers and family offices: it sources from vetted counterparties, documents the lot and arranges transport and storage with a specialist custodian.
Why is europium a strategic metal?
No substitute for producing red color in displays. Critical for security features in currency and identification documents.
Which countries produce europium?
Europium production is highly concentrated: China (90%), Australia (4%), India (3%).
How liquid is physical europium?
Less liquid than listed products: there is no exchange price for europium that a private holder can trade on. Resale is negotiated with industrial buyers or traders, and the price and timing depend on form, purity, lot size and demand at that moment. It should be treated as a long-horizon holding.