Description

Holmium Perchlorate is an inorganic salt of the rare earth element holmium, valued for its role as a specialized precursor and catalyst in advanced material synthesis. Its strong oxidizing properties and specific ionic characteristics make it a critical component in research and high-tech manufacturing processes. This compound is primarily sought by industries involved in the development of specialty catalysts, phosphors, and advanced optical materials.

Application

• Catalyst Synthesis: Acts as a precursor or co-catalyst in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions, particularly where strong Lewis acid character is required.
• Phosphor Manufacturing: Used in the production of specialized phosphors and luminescent materials for display technologies and lighting applications.
• Research & Development: Serves as a starting material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new holmium-based compounds and materials.
• Optical Material Production: Employed in the fabrication of glasses and crystals with specific optical properties for lasers and filters.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and other analytical techniques.
• Electronic Ceramics: A component in the synthesis of advanced electronic ceramics and dielectric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Holmium Perchlorate
CAS No.	14017-54-0
Molecular Formula	Ho(ClO4)3 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Contact for details (Anhydrous: 557.29 g/mol)
Synonyms	Holmium(III) perchlorate; Perchloric acid, holmium(3+) salt; Holmium triperchlorate; Holmium perchlorate hydrate; Holmium perchlorate solution; Holmium perchlorate hexahydrate; Holmium perchlorate octahydrate; Holmium perchlorate, anhydrous
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Holmium Perchlorate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis via techniques such as ICP-OES and titration. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metal content, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to ensure compliance with your project specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize exposure to air. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to yellow-brown crystalline solid or solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ho2O3 basis)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (Ho(ClO4)3)	Contact for details
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 5 ppm
Other Rare Earth Elements	≤ 0.1% total

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