Description

Praseodymium Perchlorate Hydrate is an inorganic salt of the rare earth element praseodymium, widely utilized as a specialized precursor in advanced materials synthesis. This compound is valued for its strong oxidizing properties and its role in introducing praseodymium ions into complex matrices. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers engaged in the development of catalysts, phosphors, and high-purity ceramic materials.

Application

• Catalyst Research & Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing praseodymium-based catalysts used in organic synthesis and environmental remediation processes.
• Phosphor & Luminescent Material Production: A key starting material in the manufacture of specialized phosphors for lighting, display technologies, and optoelectronic devices.
• Advanced Ceramics & Glass: Used to dope ceramics and glasses to modify their electrical, optical, or magnetic properties for specialized industrial applications.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a strong oxidizing agent or a source of praseodymium ions in various inorganic and organometallic synthetic pathways.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and other laboratory testing procedures.
• Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use in specialized electrochemical systems and battery research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Praseodymium Perchlorate Hydrate
CAS No.	51411-03-1
Molecular Formula	Pr(ClO4)3·xH2O
Molecular Weight	Contact for details (varies with hydration)
Synonyms	Praseodymium(III) perchlorate hydrate; Perchloric acid, praseodymium(3+) salt, hydrate; Praseodymium perchlorate; Praseodymium triperchlorate hydrate; Pr(ClO4)3 hydrate; Praseodymium perchlorate solution
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Praseodymium Perchlorate Hydrate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and strong oxidizing nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under dry, inert conditions and separated from combustible or reducing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to greenish-yellow crystalline solid or solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Praseodymium content)	≥ 99.0% (Metals basis)
Purity (Rare Earth Oxides)	≥ 99.9%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	Contact for details

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