Description

Holmium(III) Nitrate Pentahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element holmium, serving as a critical precursor for advanced materials and research. Its primary value lies in providing a highly soluble and reactive source of holmium ions (Ho³⁺) for precise doping and synthesis applications. This compound is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the electronics, optics, and chemical catalyst industries seeking to leverage the unique magnetic and luminescent properties of holmium.

Application

• Optical Glass & Laser Crystals: As a doping agent to produce specialized glasses and solid-state laser materials with specific infrared absorption and emission properties.
• Phosphors & Luminescent Materials: A key raw material in the synthesis of up-conversion phosphors and other luminescent compounds used in display technologies and bio-imaging probes.
• Chemical Research & Catalysis: Used as a starting material or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and various inorganic chemical reactions.
• Electronic Ceramics: Employed in the production of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) and other advanced electronic components.
• Analytical Standards: Serves as a standard for calibration in atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis.
• Specialty Alloys & Metallurgy: Used in the research and development of specialized alloys with tailored magnetic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Holmium(III) Nitrate Pentahydrate
CAS No.	14483-18-2
Molecular Formula	Ho(NO₃)₃·5H₂O
Molecular Weight	441.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Holmium trinitrate pentahydrate; Holmium nitrate (Ho(NO3)3) pentahydrate; Nitric acid, holmium(3+) salt, pentahydrate; Holmium(III) nitrate 5-hydrate; Holmium nitrate hydrate; Holmium nitrate 5-hydrate; Holmium (III) nitrate pentahydrate
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Quality Control

Our Holmium(III) Nitrate Pentahydrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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 should be handled in a dry environment to prevent caking or decomposition. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to yellow-pink crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ho(NO₃)₃·5H₂O)	≥ 99.9%
Assay (Ho₂O₃ basis)	≥ 37.5%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01%
Other Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%

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