Description

Holmium Acetate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element holmium, widely utilized in advanced material synthesis and research. Its unique luminescent and magnetic properties make it a critical precursor for manufacturing specialty phosphors, optical glasses, and high-performance catalysts. This compound is essential for R&D and production in sectors including electronics, catalysis, and specialized chemical manufacturing, where precise material characteristics are paramount.

Application

• Optical Material Precursor: A key starting material for doping optical fibers, laser crystals, and specialty glasses to modify refractive index and impart specific luminescent properties.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Used in the preparation of heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysts for organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for studying rare earth chemistry, magnetic materials, and spectroscopic analysis.
• Phosphor Manufacturing: Acts as a dopant in the production of phosphors for display panels, lighting, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Ceramic & Pigment Additive: Incorporated into advanced ceramics and pigments to achieve specific colors and enhance material stability at high temperatures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Holmium Acetate
CAS No.	25519-09-9
Molecular Formula	Ho(CH₃COO)₃ • xH₂O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 341.93 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	Holmium(III) acetate; Holmium triacetate; Acetic acid, holmium(3+) salt; Holmium acetate hydrate; Holmium ethanoate; Rare earth acetate; RE acetate (Ho)
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Quality Control

Our Holmium Acetate is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industry standards. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications, with specifications available for various purity grades (e.g., 99.9%, 99.99%).

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Ho₂O₃ basis)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (Rare Earths)	≥ 99.99%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 50 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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