Description

Praseodymium(III) Bromide Hydrate (≥99%) is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element praseodymium. This compound is a critical precursor material for advanced research and manufacturing processes that require precise control over praseodymium content. It is primarily utilized by researchers and industrial chemists in the fields of specialty materials science, catalysis, and electronics. The product is supplied with a guaranteed minimum purity of 99%, ensuring consistent performance and reliable results in sensitive applications.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of specialized catalysts for organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Optical Material Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing praseodymium-doped glasses, crystals, and phosphors for lasers and optical amplifiers.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a high-purity source material for depositing praseodymium-containing thin films in semiconductor and coating applications.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for exploratory synthesis of novel rare-earth complexes and materials.
• Magnetic Material Synthesis: A key ingredient in the preparation of advanced magnetic alloys and compounds.
• Up-Conversion Phosphors: Used in the development of materials that convert lower-energy light into higher-energy light for displays and bio-imaging.

Basic Information

Product Name	Praseodymium(III) Bromide Hydrate
CAS No.	225505-12-4
Molecular Formula	PrBr3·xH2O
Molecular Weight	380.62 (Anhydrous basis) + xH2O
Synonyms	Praseodymium Tribromide Hydrate; Praseodymium Bromide Hydrate; PrBr3 Hydrate; Praseodymium(3+) Bromide Hydrate; Praseodymium Bromide (PrBr3), Hydrate; Praseodymium(III) Bromide; Tribromopraseodymium Hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Praseodymium(III) Bromide Hydrate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis via techniques such as ICP-OES. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metal content, and other relevant parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption from the atmosphere, which can affect product quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to greenish-yellow crystalline powder or lumps
Assay (PrBr3 basis)	≥ 99.0 %
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Water Content (Loss on Drying)	Contact for details
Rare Earth Impurities (ICP-OES)	≤ 0.1 % (Total)
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in water

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