Description

Praseodymium(III) Hexafluoroacetylacetonate is a high-purity organometallic compound of praseodymium, a rare earth element, coordinated with hexafluoroacetylacetone ligands. This compound is valued for its role as a volatile precursor in advanced material synthesis, offering precise metal delivery. It is primarily required by manufacturers and researchers in the electronics, optics, and specialty chemical sectors for applications such as chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD).

Application

• Thin Film Deposition: A key precursor for Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) processes to create praseodymium-containing films.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Used in the production of high-k dielectric layers, ferroelectric materials, and other advanced electronic components.
• Optical Coatings: Enables the synthesis of specialized optical films and coatings with specific refractive properties.
• Catalyst Research: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: A vital source of praseodymium for the controlled growth of nanoparticles and nanostructured materials.
• Luminescent Materials: Used in research and development of phosphors and other luminescent compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Praseodymium(III) Hexafluoroacetylacetonate
CAS No.	307531-71-1
Molecular Formula	C15H3F18O6Pr
Molecular Weight	746.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Praseodymium Tris(1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedionate); Pr(HFA)3; Praseodymium Hexafluoroacetylacetonate; Praseodymium(III) 1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedionate; Tris(hexafluoroacetylacetonato)praseodymium(III); Praseodymium 1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoroacetylacetonate; Pr(fod)3 (historical); Praseodymium β-diketonate complex
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Quality Control

Our Praseodymium(III) Hexafluoroacetylacetonate is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including NMR, elemental analysis (CHN), and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) to meet the stringent requirements of advanced material applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metal content, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Pr content)	≥ 99.9% (trace metals basis)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.5%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Moisture (KF Titration)	≤ 0.5% w/w
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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