Description

Holmium Carbonate is a specialized inorganic compound of the rare earth element holmium, primarily utilized for its unique chemical and physical properties. This material is essential for advanced research and industrial processes where precise control over material characteristics is required. It is particularly valuable for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the fields of specialty glass, phosphors, and advanced ceramics, where it acts as a key dopant or precursor. The compound is supplied as Holmium Carbonate CAS NO 38245-34-0 to ensure traceability and quality assurance for global supply chains.

Application

Holmium Carbonate serves as a critical raw material in several high-tech and research-driven industries. Its primary applications include:

• Specialty Glass and Optical Filters: As a dopant to produce glasses with specific sharp absorption bands for laser and calibration equipment.
• Phosphor Manufacturing: As a precursor in the synthesis of phosphors for specialized lighting and display applications.
• Advanced Ceramics: Used to modify the electrical and magnetic properties of ceramic materials for electronic components.
• Catalysis Research: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst component in various organic synthesis and petrochemical processes.
• Nuclear Industry: Employed in research and control applications due to holmium's neutron absorption properties.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a precursor for depositing holmium-containing thin films.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for exploring new materials and chemical reactions in university and corporate laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Holmium Carbonate
CAS No.	38245-34-0
Molecular Formula	Ho2(CO3)3 (commonly represented; may vary with hydration)
Molecular Weight	509.87 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Holmium(III) Carbonate; Carbonic Acid, Holmium(3+) Salt; Holmium Sesquicarbonate; Holmium Carbonate Hydrate; Holmium Trioxocarbonate; Dinholmium Tricarbonate; Holmium Carbonate Basic; Holmium Carbonate (Ho2(CO3)3)
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Quality Control

Our Holmium Carbonate is produced and handled under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity and composition. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay (Ho2O3 content), trace metal impurities, and loss on ignition. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high material consistency and reliability.

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 with minimal exposure to atmospheric humidity. For long-term stability, consider storage under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Ho2O3)	≥ 44.0 %
Loss on Ignition	≤ 55.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.002 %

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