Description

Promethium Trichloride is a specialized inorganic salt of the rare earth element promethium. This compound is valued for its unique radioactive properties and serves as a critical precursor in advanced material synthesis and research. It is primarily utilized in specialized industrial and scientific sectors requiring high-purity rare earth materials. Global suppliers and research institutions rely on consistent quality and reliable supply chains for this niche chemical.

Application

• Research & Development: Used as a starting material in the synthesis of other promethium compounds and for fundamental studies in lanthanide chemistry.
• Radioisotope Power Sources: Investigated for potential use in radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs) and betavoltaic devices due to promethium-147's beta emission.
• Luminescent Materials: Acts as a dopant in specific phosphors and scintillation crystals for specialized detection and lighting applications.
• Metallurgical Studies: Employed in research on alloy systems and the effects of rare earth element incorporation.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a standard or tracer in specific radiochemical analytical techniques.
• Thin Film Deposition: Used as a source material in physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes for creating specialized coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Promethium Trichloride
CAS No.	13779-10-7
Molecular Formula	PmCl3
Molecular Weight	251.36 g/mol (anhydrous)
Synonyms	Promethium(III) chloride; Promethium chloride (PmCl3); Trichloropromethium; Promethium chloride; Promethium tri-chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Promethium Trichloride is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure high chemical purity and radiological safety. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay determination and impurity profiling via techniques like ICP-MS or gamma spectroscopy to monitor isotopic purity and radiochemical contaminants. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, specific activity, and test results is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with research-grade specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. Handle and store in accordance with all applicable radiation safety regulations and guidelines.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to yellow solid
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (PmCl3)	≥ 99.9% (Anhydrous basis)
Radiochemical Purity	≥ 99% Pm-147 (or as specified)
Specific Activity	Contact for details
Water (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.5%
Rare Earth Impurities (ICP-MS)	≤ 0.1% total

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