Description

Dysprosium Formate is a specialized rare earth metal salt with the CAS registry number 16920-26-6. This high-purity compound is valued for its unique chemical and physical properties, which are critical in advanced material synthesis and research applications. It serves as a key precursor for industries focused on phosphors, specialty catalysts, and high-performance ceramics, where precise material composition is paramount for product performance and reliability.

Application

• Phosphor Manufacturing: Acts as a crucial dopant or co-dopant in the synthesis of specialized phosphors for lighting, display technologies, and radiation detection.
• Catalyst Research & Development: Utilized as a precursor in the development of novel catalysts for organic synthesis and polymerization processes.
• Advanced Ceramics & Glass: Employed to modify the electrical, magnetic, or optical properties of specialty ceramics and glass formulations.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a source material for depositing dysprosium-containing thin films in semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Used as a high-purity starting material in materials science, chemistry, and physics research.
• Magnetic Material Studies: Investigated for its role in the development of next-generation magnetic alloys and compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dysprosium Formate
CAS No.	16920-26-6
Molecular Formula	Dy(CHO₂)₃ or C₃H₃DyO₆
Molecular Weight	291.52 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Dysprosium(III) formate; Formic acid, dysprosium(3+) salt; Dysprosium tri-formate; Dysprosium formate hydrate; Dy(OOCH)₃; Rare earth formate; CAS 16920-26-6
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Quality Control

Our Dysprosium Formate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration and trace metal analysis by ICP-MS, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics 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 with appropriate desiccants to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (Dysprosium basis)	≥ 99.9% (Typical 99.95%)
Purity (Dy(CHO₂)₃)	≥ 99.5%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 50 ppm
Other Rare Earth Metals	≤ 0.1 % (by ICP-MS)
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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