Description

Praseodymium Nitrate is an inorganic salt of the rare earth element praseodymium, widely utilized for its unique optical and catalytic properties. This compound is essential for producing specialty materials where precise control over color and electronic characteristics is required. Key industrial users include manufacturers of advanced ceramics, specialty glass, phosphors, and catalysts for chemical synthesis.

Application

• Glass & Ceramics Manufacturing: As a dopant to impart distinctive yellow-green colors and to modify the optical properties of specialty glasses and advanced ceramic materials.
• Phosphor & Luminescent Materials: A key precursor in the synthesis of phosphors used in lighting, display technologies, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Used in the preparation of catalysts for petroleum cracking, automotive exhaust treatment, and various organic synthesis reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing other praseodymium compounds and complexes in academic and industrial R&D labs.
• Electronics & Magnets: A component in the production of certain dielectric and magnetic materials.
• Agricultural & Nutritional Supplements: Used in trace amounts in specific agricultural formulations and animal feed supplements (subject to regulatory approval).

Basic Information

Product Name	Praseodymium Nitrate
CAS No.	14483-17-1
Molecular Formula	Pr(NO₃)₃·xH₂O (Commonly hexahydrate: Pr(NO₃)₃·6H₂O)
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 326.92 g/mol; Hexahydrate: 435.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Praseodymium(III) nitrate; Nitric acid, praseodymium(3+) salt; Praseodymium trinitrate; Praseodymium nitrate hexahydrate; Pr(NO₃)₃
EINECS	238-455-6

Quality Control

Our Praseodymium Nitrate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets the required specifications for purity and composition. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, rare earth content, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to support applications requiring high consistency and traceability.

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) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Long-term storage under inert atmosphere is recommended to minimize potential oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Pr6O11)	≥ 99.9%
Praseodymium Oxide (Pr6O11) Content	38.0 - 40.0%
Rare Earth Purity (REO)	≥ 99.99%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 100 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 20 ppm

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