Description

Praseodymium Carbonate Hydrate is an inorganic salt of the rare earth element praseodymium, widely used as a precursor material in advanced manufacturing. This compound is valued for its role in producing high-purity praseodymium oxides and other specialty chemicals essential for modern technology. It is a critical raw material for industries including electronics, catalysis, and specialty glass manufacturing, where precise material properties are paramount.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of catalysts for petroleum refining and automotive exhaust systems.
• Phosphor Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing praseodymium-doped phosphors used in lighting and display technologies.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Imparts specific optical properties (e.g., color filters) and enhances the durability of advanced ceramics.
• Permanent Magnets: Acts as a raw material in the production of high-performance neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) type magnets.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as an intermediate for preparing other praseodymium salts and organometallic compounds.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial labs for material science and chemistry research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Praseodymium Carbonate Hydrate
CAS No.	54397-87-4
Molecular Formula	Pr2(CO3)3·xH2O
Molecular Weight	461.84 (anhydrous basis) + xH2O
Synonyms	Praseodymium(III) Carbonate Hydrate; Carbonic Acid, Praseodymium(3+) Salt, Hydrate; Praseodymium Carbonate; Praseodymium Sesquicarbonate Hydrate; Praseodymium Tri-carbonate Hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Praseodymium Carbonate Hydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous testing for purity, identity, and impurity profiles to ensure it meets exacting industry standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for all critical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light green powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Pr6O11)	≥ 44.0 %
Purity (Pr/TREO)	≥ 99.5 %
Loss on Ignition	25.0 - 35.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005 %

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