Description

Praseodymium(III) Iodide is an inorganic salt of the rare earth element praseodymium, widely utilized as a specialized precursor in advanced materials synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in introducing praseodymium into chemical systems, enabling the development of materials with unique optical and magnetic properties. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and research institutions in the fields of specialty glass, phosphors, and high-performance catalysts.

Application

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Production: A key precursor for doping or synthesizing phosphors used in lighting, displays, and scintillation detectors.
• Specialty Glass and Optical Coatings: Used to introduce praseodymium into glass matrices to create specific optical filters or laser components.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Employed as a source material for depositing praseodymium-containing thin films in semiconductor and coating applications.
• Solid-State Chemistry & Material Science: A starting material for synthesizing novel inorganic compounds and alloys with tailored electronic properties.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Used in fundamental research to study the chemistry and applications of rare earth elements.

Basic Information

Product Name	Praseodymium(III) Iodide
CAS No.	13813-23-5
Molecular Formula	PrI3
Molecular Weight	521.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Praseodymium triiodide; Praseodymium iodide (PrI3); Triiodopraseodymium; Praseodymium(3+) triiodide; Iodopraseodymium; Praseodymium iodine compound; Rare earth iodide
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Quality Control

Our Praseodymium(III) Iodide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay by titration and trace metal analysis via ICP-MS. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this material should be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to prevent degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C in a dedicated, well-ventilated area.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (PrI3)	≥ 99.9% (Typical 99.95%)
Rare Earth Purity (REO)	≥ 99.99%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 100 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 100 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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