Description

Holmium Hydride is an inorganic compound of holmium and hydrogen, known for its unique magnetic and hydrogen storage properties. This material is critical for advanced research and development in fields requiring specialized rare-earth metal hydrides. It is primarily utilized by the electronics, energy storage, and specialized materials science sectors for applications ranging from neutron absorption to solid-state hydrogen storage systems.

Application

• Neutron Absorption and Nuclear Control Rods: Utilized in nuclear reactors due to holmium's high neutron capture cross-section.
• Solid-State Hydrogen Storage: Investigated as a potential material for reversible hydrogen storage in clean energy systems.
• Specialized Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specific hydrogenation and dehydrogenation reactions.
• Magnetic and Electronic Materials Research: Used in the development of novel magnetic materials and spintronic devices.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a precursor for depositing holmium-containing thin films in semiconductor fabrication.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as a specialized reagent in synthetic inorganic and materials chemistry research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Holmium Hydride
CAS No.	13598-41-9
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Holmium trihydride; Holmium(III) hydride; Holmium hydrogen compound; Holmium hydride (HoH3); Holmium(3+) trihydride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Holmium Hydride is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including purity assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. The container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder or lumps
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Holmium content)	≥ 95%
Purity (Metallic basis)	≥ 99% (Ho)
Oxide Content	≤ 2%
Particle Size	Customizable (-100 mesh typical)

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