Description

Holmium Nitrate Hexahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element holmium, supplied as a crystalline solid. This compound is a critical precursor material valued for its specific spectroscopic and magnetic properties in advanced research and manufacturing. It is essential for industries and research institutions involved in specialty glass, phosphors, and catalytic systems. Consistent quality and reliable supply are paramount for applications requiring precise material characteristics.

Application

• Optical & Laser Materials: A key dopant for producing specialized glass and crystals used in solid-state lasers and optical filters.
• Phosphor Manufacturing: Serves as an activator or co-activator in the synthesis of phosphors for display and lighting technologies.
• Chemical Research & Catalysis: Used as a starting material in academic and industrial research for synthesizing novel holmium complexes and investigating catalytic processes.
• Nuclear Applications: Employed in neutron-absorbing materials and as a burnable poison in certain nuclear reactor designs due to holmium's high neutron capture cross-section.
• Electronic Ceramics: A component in the production of advanced electronic ceramics and capacitors.
• Analytical Reagents: Utilized as a standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and other laboratory procedures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Holmium Nitrate Hexahydrate
CAS No.	35725-31-6
Molecular Formula	Ho(NO3)3·6H2O
Molecular Weight	441.02 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Holmium(III) nitrate hexahydrate; Nitric acid, holmium(3+) salt, hexahydrate; Holmium trinitrate hexahydrate; Holmium nitrate (Ho(NO3)3) hexahydrate; Holmium nitrate 6-hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Holmium Nitrate Hexahydrate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through a series of analytical tests including assay (by titration), identification (IR), and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the specific results for each lot is provided to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to yellow-pink crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ho(NO3)3·6H2O)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (Ho2O3 basis)	≥ 38.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Other Rare Earths	≤ 0.1%

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