Description

Holmium Bromide is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element holmium, widely recognized for its unique optical and magnetic properties. This compound is essential for advanced research and industrial processes that require precise control over material characteristics. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and research institutions in the fields of specialty glass, phosphors, and as a catalyst precursor in organic synthesis.

Application

• Optical Material Manufacturing: A key dopant for producing specialized glasses and crystals with specific infrared absorption and laser properties.
• Phosphor & Luminescent Materials: Used in the synthesis of up-conversion phosphors for security inks, displays, and bio-imaging markers.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a precursor or catalyst in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions, particularly in academic and industrial R&D.
• Magnetic Studies: Employed in the preparation of novel magnetic materials and for fundamental research in magnetism due to holmium's high magnetic moment.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): A potential source material in CVD processes for depositing holmium-containing thin films.
• Analytical Reagent: Used as a standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and other laboratory procedures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Holmium Bromide
CAS No.	13825-76-8
Molecular Formula	HoBr3
Molecular Weight	404.64 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Holmium(III) bromide; Holmium tribromide; Tribromoholmium; Holmium bromide (HoBr3); Holmium bromide anhydrous
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Quality Control

Our Holmium Bromide is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay by titration and trace metal analysis by ICP, to meet exacting customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, this material must be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to yellow-green crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HoBr3)	≥ 99.9% (anhydrous basis)
Assay (Ho2O3 basis)	≥ 59.0 %
Impurities (ICP-OES)	< 1000 ppm total rare earth impurities
Loss on Drying	< 2.0 %

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