Description

Praseodymium(III) Nitrate Hexahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element praseodymium, widely used as a versatile precursor in advanced materials synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in imparting specific optical, catalytic, and magnetic properties to final products. It is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the fields of specialty glass, phosphors, catalysts, and electronic ceramics.

Application

• Optical Glass & Filters: A key dopant for producing specialized yellow glass and protective welding filters.
• Phosphors & Luminescent Materials: Used in the synthesis of phosphors for lighting, displays, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Catalyst Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for catalysts used in petroleum cracking and automotive exhaust systems.
• Electronic Ceramics: An important raw material for manufacturing multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) and other dielectric materials.
• Chemical Research & Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for preparing other praseodymium compounds and organometallic complexes.
• Pigments & Coatings: Imparts unique and stable yellow colors in high-performance ceramics and coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Praseodymium(III) Nitrate Hexahydrate
CAS No.	10361-80-5
Molecular Formula	Pr(NO3)3·6H2O
Molecular Weight	435.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Praseodymium Trinitrate Hexahydrate; Praseodymium Nitrate Hydrate; Nitric Acid, Praseodymium(3+) Salt, Hexahydrate; Praseodymium(3+) Nitrate Hexahydrate; Pr(NO3)3.6H2O; Praseodymium Nitrate (Pr(NO3)3) Hexahydrate
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Quality Control

Our Praseodymium(III) Nitrate Hexahydrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of advanced material applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green crystals or crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Pr2O3 basis)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (Rare Earth Oxides, REO)	≥ 99.99%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 100 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.