Rare Earth Oxide Holmium Oxide Yellow Powder CAS 12055-62-8

• CAS No.: 12055-62-8
• Formula: Ho2o3
• EINECS: 235-015-3
• Model NO.: Holmium Oxide
• Classification: Rare Earth 0xide
• Grade Standard: Industrial Grade
• Kind: No Salt Oxide
• Quality: First Class
• Product Name: Holmium Oxide
• Appearance: Yellow Powder
• Molecular Weight: 362.50
• Treo: 99% Above
• Density: 1.0966 G/Ml at 25 °c
• Melting Point: 1356°c
• Loss on Drying: Less Than 1%
• Iron Content: 5ppm
• Sample: Yes
• OEM: Yes
• Transport Package: 50kg/Iron Drum
• Specification: 99.999%
• Trademark: Rongtailai
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 2846901930
• Production Capacity: 100 Tons Per Month

Product Description

Product Description

 

Holmium Oxide

Formula: Ho2O3

CAS No.: 12055-62-8

Molecular Weight: 377.86

Purity: 99.9

Density: 1.0966 G/Ml at 25 °c

Melting point:  1356°c

Appearance: Light yellow powder

Solubility: Insoluble in water, moderately soluble in strong mineral acids

Stability: Slightly hygroscopic

APPLICATIONS

Holmium oxide, also known as holmia, is a rare earth oxide with the chemical formula Ho2O3. It has several applications:

1. Colorants: 

Holmium oxide is used to color glasses and cubic zirconias with a yellow or red tint. These colored glasses are used in calibration standards for optical spectrophotometers.

2. Control Materials: 

In nuclear reactors, holmium oxide is used as a neutron absorber due to its ability to absorb thermal neutrons.

3. Magnets: 

Holmium oxide is utilized in making permanent magnets. Holmium, when combined with other rare earth elements, can create strong magnetic fields.

4. Catalysis: 

It serves as a catalyst in various chemical reactions, particularly in organic synthesis.

5. Ceramics and Glass: 

Holmium oxide is used in specialty glass and ceramic production, imparting unique properties to these materials.

6. Scientific Research: 

It has applications in scientific research, particularly in the fields of spectroscopy and quantum computing.

7. Optical Devices: 

Due to its unique optical properties, holmium oxide is used in certain optical devices and applications, such as optical filters.

8. Medical Technology: 

In some cases, holmium oxide is used in medical imaging and therapeutic techniques due to its radioactive properties when exposed to neutron sources.

These applications leverage the unique chemical, physical, and optical properties of holmium oxide, demonstrating its versatility in various industrial and scientific fields.

Test Item	Standard	Results
Ho2O3/TREO	≥99.9%	>99.9%
Main Component TREO	≥99%	99.6%
RE Impurities (ppm/TREO)
La2O3	≤2	1.2
CeO2	≤2	1.1
Pr6O11	≤1	0.3
Nd2O3	≤1	0.3
Sm2O3	≤1	0.2
Eu2O3	≤1	0.1
Gd2O3	≤1	0.8
Tb4O7	≤1	10.5
Dy2O3	≤1	0.6
Yb2O3	≤1	0.2
Tm2O3	≤1	0.3
Y2O3	≤2	0.5
Lu2O3	≤2	0.6
Non-RE Impurities (ppm)
CaO	≤10	3
Fe2O3	≤10	3
CuO	≤5	2
SiO2	≤10	3
Cl-	≤20	10
LOI	≤1%	0.32%
Conclusion	Comply with above standard Brand: Epoch

Holmium Oxide is only one spec for 99.9% purity, we can also provide 99.99% purity. Holmium Oxide with special requirements for impurities can be customized according to customer's requirements.

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1kg per bag fpr samples, 25kg or 50kg per drum, or as you required.

6)Storage
Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.