Name |
Praseodymium(III,IV) Oxide |
Molecular Formula |
Pr6O11 |
Molecular Weight |
1021.44 |
Density |
6.5 g/cm3 |
Melting Point |
2183 °C |
Boiling Point |
3760 °C |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water |
Appearance |
Dark brown powder |
CAS Number |
12037-29-5 |
Storage |
Store in a dry place |
Praseodymium Oxide Powder
Praseodymium oxide is a dark brown powder which is insoluble in water but only soluble in strong acid. Praseodymium oxide is stable under average temperatures and pressures.
It is a rare earth oxide compound, a basic anhydride, and can react with acids and strong reducing agents in redox reactions. Rare earth oxide compounds contain at least one oxygen anion and one metallic cation. They are typically insoluble in aqueous solutions (water) and extremely stable, making them useful in ceramic structures. For this reason, Praseodymium oxide has a wide range of applications, from producing clay bowls to advanced electronics. Praseodymium oxide is also useful in lightweight structural components in aerospace and electrochemical applications such as fuel cells due to its ionic conductivity.
Applications of Praseodymium Oxide Powder
Praseodymium oxide can be used in building ceramics and daily-use ceramics. It can be mixed with a ceramic glaze to make the color glaze or underglaze pigment. The pigment is light yellow with pure and elegant color. Praseodymium oxide can also be used to make a permanent magnet. Using praseodymium and neodymium metal instead of pure neodymium metal to make permanent magnet material, its oxidation resistance and mechanical properties are obviously improved, and it can be processed into magnets of various shapes. In addition, praseodymium oxide can also be used in glass, metal praseodymium, magnetic materials, preparation of metal praseodymium, etc.
Chemical Composition of Praseodymium Oxide Powder
Main Compositions ≥ % |
Analysis Instrument |
Specifications |
Pr6O11-1 |
Pr6O11-2 |
|
ICP Spectrometer |
TREO(wt%) |
99 |
99 |
Pr6O11/TREO |
99.5 |
99.9 |
Rare Earth Impurities (≤ %) |
Spec/Item/Content |
La2O3/TREO |
CeO2/TREO |
Nd2O3/TREO |
Sm2O3/TREO |
Eu2O3/TREO |
Gd2O3/TREO |
Tb4O7/TREO |
Dy2O3/TREO |
Pr6O11-1 |
0.02 |
0.02 |
0.5 |
0.01 |
0.01 |
0.01 |
0.01 |
0.01 |
Pr6O11-2 |
0.01 |
0.01 |
0.2 |
0.005 |
0.005 |
0.005 |
0.005 |
0.005 |
Spec/Item/Content |
Ho2O3/TREO |
Er2O3/TREO |
Tm2O3/TREO |
Tb2O3/TREO |
Lu2O3/TREO |
Y2O3/TREO |
|
|
Pr6O11-1 |
0.01 |
0.01 |
0.01 |
0.01 |
0.01 |
0.01 |
|
|
Pr6O11-2 |
0.005 |
0.005 |
0.005 |
0.005 |
0.005 |
0.005 |
|
|
Non-Rare Earth Impurities(≤ %) |
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer |
Spec/Item/Content |
Fe |
Ca |
Si |
Al |
Na |
Mg |
Cu |
Cl |
Burning Reduction |
Pr6O11-1 |
0.01 |
0.01 |
0.005 |
0.005 |
0.01 |
0.002 |
0.002 |
0.01 |
1.0 |
Pr6O11-2 |
0.0003 |
0.005 |
0.005 |
0.005 |
0.005 |
0.002 |
0.002 |
0.005 |
1.0 |
Packaging of Praseodymium Oxide Powder
Our praseodymium oxide is carefully handled to minimize damage during storage and transportation and to preserve the quality of our product in its original condition.