Description

Praseodymium(III) Nitrate Hexahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element praseodymium, widely recognized by its CAS number 15878-77-0. This compound serves as a critical precursor material for synthesizing advanced inorganic materials and catalysts. It is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the fields of specialty glass, phosphors, and ceramic electronics.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of catalysts for petroleum cracking and automotive exhaust treatment systems.
• Optical Material Manufacturing: A key raw material for producing praseodymium-doped glasses and crystals used in lasers, fiber optics, and specialized filters.
• Phosphor Production: Employed in the fabrication of phosphors for lighting, display technologies, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Ceramic Electronics: Acts as a dopant in dielectric ceramics and other electronic components to modify electrical properties.
• Chemical Research & Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for preparing other praseodymium compounds and complexes in academic and industrial R&D.
• Specialty Coatings & Pigments: Used in formulations for high-performance coatings and ceramic pigments requiring specific optical characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Praseodymium(III) Nitrate Hexahydrate
CAS No.	15878-77-0
Molecular Formula	Pr(NO3)3·6H2O
Molecular Weight	435.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Praseodymium trinitrate hexahydrate; Nitric acid, praseodymium(3+) salt, hexahydrate; Praseodymium nitrate (Pr(NO3)3) hexahydrate; Praseodymium(3+) nitrate hexahydrate; Praseodymium nitrate 6-hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Praseodymium(III) Nitrate Hexahydrate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of advanced material synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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 and decomposition. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Pr2O3 basis)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (Rare Earth Oxide, REO)	≥ 99.99%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 100 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%

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