Description

Praseodymium(Iii) Chloride Hydrate, 99.90% is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element praseodymium. This compound is a critical precursor material valued for its role in advanced material synthesis and catalysis. It is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the fields of specialty glass, phosphors, and high-performance magnets. The product is supplied with a guaranteed purity of 99.90% (CAS No. 19423-77-9).

Application

Praseodymium(III) Chloride Hydrate serves as a fundamental starting material in several high-tech and research-driven industries. Its primary applications include:

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Production: As a key dopant for creating specific yellow-green emission colors in display and lighting technologies.
• Specialty Glass and Ceramics: Used to impart unique optical properties, such as precise color filtration and UV absorption, in high-end optical components.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for catalysts used in organic synthesis and petroleum refining processes.
• Magnetic Alloy Research: A source of praseodymium for developing and testing next-generation permanent magnet materials like modified NdFeB magnets.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Employed as a feedstock for depositing praseodymium-containing thin films in semiconductor and coating applications.
• Laboratory Research: Used as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and academic research involving rare earth chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Praseodymium(Iii) Chloride Hydrate, 99.90%
CAS No.	19423-77-9
Molecular Formula	PrCl3·xH2O
Molecular Weight	247.27 (Anhydrous basis) + hydrate
Synonyms	Praseodymium trichloride hydrate; Praseodymium(III) chloride hydrate; Praseodymium chloride hydrate; PrCl3 hydrate; Praseodymium chloride (PrCl3), hydrate; Rare earth chloride; Praseodymium salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Praseodymium(III) Chloride Hydrate is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. The product undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay by titration and trace metal analysis via ICP-OES/MS, to meet the specified 99.90% purity grade. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green crystalline powder or lumps
Assay (PrCl3·xH2O)	≥ 99.90%
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Water Content (LOD)	Contact for details
Rare Earth Impurities (ICP-MS)	≤ 0.10% total
Chloride Content	Conforms to theoretical
Solubility (in water)	Clear, complete solution

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