Description

Praseodymium Trifluoride is an inorganic fluoride salt of the rare earth element praseodymium. This high-purity compound is valued for its role as a critical precursor in advanced materials synthesis, particularly within the optics and electronics sectors. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities specializing in fluoride glass production, optical coatings, and phosphor materials. Consistent quality and reliable supply are paramount for these high-value applications.

Application

• Fluoride Glass Manufacturing: A key raw material for producing heavy metal fluoride glasses (HMFG) used in low-loss infrared optical fibers and laser components.
• Optical Thin Films & Coatings: Serves as a deposition source for creating anti-reflective, protective, or specialized optical coatings on lenses and semiconductors.
• Phosphor & Luminescent Materials: Acts as a dopant or host material in the development of upconversion phosphors and other luminescent compounds.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a catalyst or catalyst component in specialized fluorination and organic synthesis reactions.
• Ceramic & Composite Materials: Used as an additive to modify the properties of advanced ceramics and composite materials.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Employed as a precursor in CVD processes for depositing praseodymium-containing films.

Basic Information

Product Name	Praseodymium Trifluoride
CAS No.	13709-46-1
Molecular Formula	F3Pr
Molecular Weight	197.90 g/mol
Synonyms	Praseodymium(III) fluoride; Praseodymium fluoride; Trifluoropraseodymium; PrF3; Praseodymium trifluoride (PrF3)
EINECS	237-262-1

Quality Control

Our Praseodymium Trifluoride is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets exacting purity and compositional standards, typically ranging from 99.9% to 99.99% (REO basis). Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles (including other rare earths), and physical characteristics are provided to guarantee traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and incompatible with strong alkalis; keep the container tightly sealed and store separately from incompatible substances.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green powder or crystals
Assay (as PrF3)	≥ 99.9% (REO basis)
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Loss on Ignition (LOI)	≤ 1.0 %
Rare Earth Impurities (ICP-MS)	≤ 0.1 % total
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (1-50 µm typical)

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