Holmium Chloride (HoCl₃) is a rare earth compound renowned for its exceptional optical, magnetic, and catalytic properties. With the chemical formula HoCl₃, this inorganic salt exists in both anhydrous and hydrated forms (HoCl₃·6H₂O), offering versatility across industries ranging from fiber optics to nuclear research. As a leading supplier, we provide high-purity Holmium Chloride tailored to meet stringent industrial and research requirements.
Basic Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | HoCl₃ (anhydrous), HoCl₃·xH₂O (hydrated) |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to tan crystalline powder |
| Molecular Weight | 271.29 g/mol (anhydrous) |
| CAS Number | 10138-62-2 |
| Density | 3.7 g/cm³ (anhydrous) |
| Melting Point | 718°C (1324°F) |
| Boiling Point | 1500°C (2732°F) |
| Property | 99.9% (3N) | 99.99% (4N) | 99.999% (5N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purity | ≥99.9% | ≥99.99% | ≥99.999% |
| Appearance | White to pale yellow powder/crystals | White to pale yellow powder/crystals | White to pale yellow powder/crystals |
| Loss on drying | ≤0.5% | ≤0.1% | ≤0.05% |
| Rare earth impurities | ≤0.1% | ≤0.01% | ≤0.001% |
Applications of Holmium Chloride
Holmium Chloride’s unique properties make it indispensable in cutting-edge technologies:
- Fiber Optics & Telecommunications
- Acts as a dopant in fluoride glasses to create ultra-low-loss fiber amplifiers.
- Enhances signal clarity in long-distance communication systems.
- Laser Technology
- Key material in holmium-doped YAG lasers (Ho) for medical and industrial uses.
- Enables precise wavelengths (e.g., 2.1 µm) for minimally invasive surgeries.
- Nuclear Reactors
- Utilized as a neutron absorber due to holmium’s high thermal neutron cross-section.
- Catalysis & Chemical Synthesis
- Accelerates organic reactions, including polymerization and hydrogenation.
- Research & Development
- Critical in spectroscopy, magnetostrictive materials, and quantum computing research.
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