Product Description
Praseodymium Oxide
Formula: Pr6O11
CAS No.: 12037-29-5
Molecular Weight: 1021.43
Density: 6.5 g/cm3
Melting point: 2183 °C
Appearance: Brown powder
Solubility: Insoluble in water, moderately soluble in strong mineral acids
Stability: Slightly hygroscopic
Multilingual: PraseodymiumOxid, Oxyde De Praseodymium, Oxido Del Praseodymium
APPLICATIONS
Praseodymium oxide, also known as praseodymia, has several applications, primarily due to its unique optical and electrical properties. Here are some of the key uses:
1. Colorant in Glass and Ceramics:
Praseodymium oxide is used as a coloring agent to produce yellow-tinted glass and ceramics. The glasses colored with praseodymium oxide are used in protective glasses and for aesthetic purposes in art.
2. Manufacture of High-Strength Alloys:
When added to magnesium alloys, praseodymium oxide helps create high-strength metals used in aircraft engines and other high-stress environments.
3. Catalysis:
Similar to other rare earth oxides, praseodymium oxide is used as a catalyst in various chemical reactions, including processes in petroleum refining.
4. Permanent Magnets:
Praseodymium can be alloyed with neodymium to create powerful permanent magnets (NdPr magnets) that are used in a wide range of electronic devices, including headphones, electric motors, and generators.
5. Optical Applications:
Due to its unique optical properties, it is used in certain types of lasers and fiber optics.
6. Ceramic Substrates:
It is used in ceramic substrates for oxygen sensors in automotive and other industrial applications.
7. Phosphors and Luminescent Materials:
Praseodymium oxide is used in phosphors for color television tubes and fluorescent lights, where it emits a bright, clean light.
8. Nuclear Applications:
In the nuclear industry, it can be used as a material for control rods due to its neutron absorption capabilities.
9. Electronics and Semiconductors:
It is used in the semiconductor industry for certain types of integrated circuits and other electronic components.
10. Research and Specialized Applications:
Due to its unique properties, praseodymium oxide is used in various research applications, including studies in solid-state physics and materials science.
These applications demonstrate the diverse utility of praseodymium oxide in modern technology, from everyday consumer products to specialized industrial applications.
Test Item |
Standard |
Results |
Pr6O11/TREO (% min.) |
99.9% |
>99.9% |
TREO (% min.) |
99% |
99.5% |
RE Impurities (%/TREO) |
La2O3 |
≤0.01% |
0.003% |
CeO2 |
≤0.03% |
0.01% |
Nd2O3 |
≤0.04% |
0.015% |
Sm2O3 |
≤0.01% |
0.003% |
Y2O3 |
≤0.005% |
0.002% |
Other Re Impurity |
≤0.005% |
<0.005% |
Non-RE Impurities (%) |
SO4 |
≤0.03% |
0.01% |
Fe2O3 |
≤0.005% |
0.001% |
SiO2 |
≤0.01% |
0.003% |
Cl- |
≤0.03% |
0.01% |
CaO |
≤0.03% |
0.008% |
Al2O3 |
≤0.01% |
0.005% |
Na2O |
≤0.03% |
0.006% |
L.O.I |
≤0.1% |
0.36 |
Package |
Comply with above standard |
This is only one spec for 99.9% purity, we can also provide 99.5%, 99.95% purity. Praseodymium Oxidewith special requirements for impurities can be customized according to customer's requirements.
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