Description

Praseodymium Carbonate is an inorganic salt of the rare earth element praseodymium, widely utilized as a critical precursor material in advanced manufacturing. Its primary value lies in its ability to impart unique optical, catalytic, and electronic properties to high-performance materials. This compound is essential for industries focused on specialty glass, ceramics, phosphors, and advanced catalysts, where precise material composition is paramount for product performance.

Application

• Specialty Glass and Ceramics: A key additive for producing yellow-colored glass, ceramic glazes, and filters with specific light-absorption properties.
• Phosphors and Luminescent Materials: Serves as a dopant in phosphors for lighting, display screens, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Catalyst Manufacturing: Used as a component or precursor in catalysts for petroleum cracking, automotive exhaust treatment, and organic synthesis.
• Permanent Magnets: An important raw material in the production of high-strength neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets, often in combination with other rare earths.
• Electronic and Dielectric Materials: Employed in the fabrication of capacitors, semiconductors, and other electronic components requiring specific dielectric constants.
• Research and Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D for developing new materials with tailored magnetic, optical, or catalytic functions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Praseodymium Carbonate
CAS No.	14475-17-3
Molecular Formula	Pr2(CO3)3•xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 461.84 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	Praseodymium(III) Carbonate; Carbonic Acid, Praseodymium(3+) Salt; Praseodymium Carbonate Hydrate; Praseodymium Sesquicarbonate; Praseodymium Tri-carbonate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Praseodymium Carbonate is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to relevant industry standards, and the material is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including ICP-OES and XRD. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation. Keep away from strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light green powder
Assay (as Pr6O11)	≥ 44.0 %
Purity (Pr2O3/TREO)	≥ 99.5 %
Loss on Ignition (LOI)	Contact for details
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001 %
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable

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