Description

Dysprosium Bromide is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element dysprosium, with the CAS registry number 14456-48-5. This compound serves as a critical precursor in advanced materials science and specialized chemical synthesis, where precise control over dysprosium content is essential. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of phosphor development, catalysis, and specialty glass production.

Application

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Synthesis: A key raw material for creating specialized phosphors used in lighting, displays, and radiation detection.
• Catalysis Research: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Specialty Glass and Ceramics: Used as a doping agent to modify the optical and magnetic properties of glasses and ceramic materials.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a source material for depositing dysprosium-containing thin films in semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial laboratories for exploring new rare earth chemistry.
• Magnetic Material Studies: Investigated for its role in the development of novel magnetic alloys and compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Dysprosium Bromide
CAS No.	14456-48-5
Molecular Formula	DyBr3 (often hydrated, e.g., DyBr3·xH2O)
Molecular Weight	402.21 g/mol (anhydrous)
Synonyms	Dysprosium(III) bromide; Tribromodysprosium; Dysprosium tribromide; Dysprosium bromide (DyBr3); UNII-8V71L2A7P8; Dysprosium bromide anhydrous; Dysprosium bromide hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Dysprosium Bromide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and trace metal analysis, to meet exacting customer requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles 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 long-term storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to standard
Assay (DyBr3 basis)	≥ 99.9% (99.99% available)
Purity (Dy metal basis)	≥ 99.5%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.05%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.05%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001%
Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1% total

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