Description

Dysprosium(III) Chloride is an inorganic salt of the rare earth element dysprosium, widely recognized for its role as a versatile precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its high purity is critical for ensuring consistent performance in downstream applications where precise chemical composition is paramount. This compound is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the fields of specialty chemicals, phosphors, and catalysis.

Application

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Production: A key starting material for synthesizing dysprosium-doped phosphors used in lighting, displays, and radiation detection.
• Catalyst and Reagent Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for catalysts in organic synthesis and polymerization processes.
• Magnet Manufacturing: Used in research and development of high-performance neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets to enhance coercivity at elevated temperatures.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): An important source material for depositing dysprosium-containing thin films in semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for studying the properties of dysprosium compounds and developing new materials.
• Glass and Ceramic Additive: Imparts specific optical or magnetic properties to specialty glasses and advanced ceramics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dysprosium(III) Chloride
CAS No.	10025-74-8
Molecular Formula	DyCl3 (often hydrated as DyCl3·xH2O)
Molecular Weight	268.86 g/mol (anhydrous)
Synonyms	Dysprosium trichloride; Dysprosium chloride (DyCl3); Dysprosium(3+) chloride; Dysprosium chloride anhydrous; Rare earth chloride; DyCl3; UNII-9F6S1B8F4T
EINECS	233-039-0

Quality Control

Our Dysprosium(III) Chloride is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles, ensuring it meets the exacting requirements of advanced material applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific results are 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 in a desiccator to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or lumps
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to standard
Assay (DyCl3 basis)	≥ 99.9% (99.99% available)
Rare Earth Purity (REO)	≥ 99.5%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%
Chloride Content	Theoretical

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