Praseodymium Chloride PrCl3.xH2O

Product Properties

Name: Praseodymium Chloride
Formula: PrCl3.xH2O
CAS No.: 19423-77-9
Molecular Weight: 247.27 (anhy)
Density: 4.02 g/cm3
Melting point: 786° C
Appearance: Green crystalline

Specification of Praseodymium Chloride

 
Pr6O11/TREO (% min.)99.99999.9999.999
TREO (% min.)45454545
Rare Earth Impuritiesppm max.ppm max.% max.% max.
La2O3/TREO
CeO2/TREO
Nd2O3/TREO
Sm2O3/TREO
Eu2O3/TREO
Gd2O3/TREO
Y2O3/TREO		5
5
10
1
1
1
5		50
50
100
10
10
10
50		0.03
0.05
0.1
0.11
0.01
0.01
0.011		0.1
0.1
0.7
0.05
0.01
0.01
0.55
Non-Rare Earth Impuritiesppm max.ppm max.% max.% max.
Fe2O3
SiO2
CaO
CdO
PbO		5
50
100
10
10		10
100
100
10
10		0.003
0.022
0.01		0.005
0.034
0.02

 

Application of Praseodymium Chloride

  • Catalysis: Praseodymium chloride serves as a catalyst or a catalyst precursor in several types of organic reactions, including polymerization and the synthesis of fine chemicals. Its role typically involves influencing reaction pathways to increase yield or selectivity.
  • Manufacture of Praseodymium Metal: PrCl₃ is used as a starting material in the preparation of praseodymium metal. The metal is obtained through reduction processes, which are crucial for producing high-purity praseodymium for various industrial applications.
  • Glass and Ceramics: Similar to praseodymium oxide, praseodymium chloride can be used to impart color to glasses and ceramics. It is particularly useful in giving a range of shades from pale yellow to deep green, depending on the concentration and the composition of the glass or ceramic material.
  • Doping Agent: Praseodymium chloride is used as a doping agent in the production of optical fibers and laser materials. Doped fibers can amplify light signals in telecommunications, and praseodymium-doped materials are investigated for their potential in solid-state lasers, offering specific wavelengths of operation that are useful in various technological and medical applications.
  • Scientific Research: In academic and industrial research laboratories, praseodymium chloride is used to synthesize a wide array of praseodymium-containing compounds, including those with potential applications in electronics, photonics, and advanced materials. It’s also employed in studies exploring the chemistry of rare earth elements and their interactions with other substances.