Product Overview
Praseodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate is a high-purity rare earth crystalline powder with a light green appearance. The product we supply reaches 99.99% purity based on rare earth oxide (REO). It features excellent water solubility and serves as a critical praseodymium precursor for wet chemical synthesis, sol-gel reaction and hydrothermal preparation of rare earth functional materials. It is hygroscopic under humid conditions and belongs to oxidizing solid (Class 5.1).
Core Application Fields
Praseodymium Nitrate is applied to colour glasses and enamels; when mixed with certain other materials, Praseodymium produces an intense clean yellow colour in glass. Component of Didymium glass which is used to make certain types of welder's and glass blower's goggles, also as important additive of Praseodymium yellow pigments. It can be used to create high-power magnets notable for their strength and durability. It is present in the rare earth mixture whose Fluoride forms the core of carbon arc lights which are used in the motion picture industry for studio lighting and projector lights.
Beyond the above classic uses, it has wider industrial adoption:
Catalyst industry: Used as rare earth dopant for automotive three-way catalysts, petroleum cracking catalysts and chemical synthesis catalysts, improving thermal stability and catalytic activity.
New energy & optoelectronics: Applied as doping material for dye-sensitized solar cells, optical coating and luminescent materials, adjusting band gap and enhancing photoelectric conversion performance.
Ceramic & pigment manufacturing: Acts as raw precursor for praseodymium yellow ceramic pigment, delivering stable bright yellow tone for high-temperature ceramic glaze and architectural ceramic decoration.
Lab & material synthesis: Serves as standard analytical reagent and starting raw material for manufacturing praseodymium oxide, praseodymium salts and rare earth alloy precursors.
Praseodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate Chemical Properties Melting point <100°C ((lit.)) density 2.233g/cm3 ((lit.)) solubility soluble in ethanol, acetone form crystal color light green Water Solubility Soluble in water, anhydrous amine, alcohol, ether, polar solvents and acetonitrile. Sensitive Hygroscopic Stability: Stable. Incompatible with finely-powdered metals, strong reducing agents, strong acids. Oxidizer. Major Application material synthesis precursor InChI InChI=1S/3NO3.6H2O.Pr/c3*2-1(3)4;;;;;;;/h;;;6*1H2;/q3*-1;;;;;;;+3 InChIKey LXXCECZPOWZKLC-UHFFFAOYSA-N SMILES [Pr+3].[N+]([O-])(=O)[O-].[N+]([O-])(=O)[O-].[N+]([O-])(=O)[O-].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H] CAS DataBase Reference 15878-77-0(CAS DataBase Reference) Safety Information Hazard Codes O,Xi Risk Statements 8-36/37/38 Safety Statements 17-26-27-36/37/39 RIDADR UN 1465 5.1/PG 3 WGK Germany 2 RTECS TU1400000 TSCA Yes HazardClass 5.1 PackingGroup III HS Code 2846901030 Storage Class 5.1B - Oxidizing hazardous materials Hazard Classifications Aquatic Acute 1
Aquatic Chronic 1
Eye Irrit. 2
Ox. Sol. 3
Skin Irrit. 2
Product Specifications
CAS Number: 15878-77-0
Chemical Formula: H₁₂N₃O₁₅Pr
Synonyms: Praseodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate, REacton(R), 99.99% (REO); Praseodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate, REacton, 99.99% (REO); praseodymium(3+) trinitrate hexahydrate
Appearance: Green crystalline powder
Purity: 99.99% REO
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 1 FCL (Full Container Load)
Packaging & Transportation
Packaging: Standard export package: 25kg inner plastic bag + sealed plastic drum. Customized packaging specifications are acceptable upon customer request.
UN Transport Info: UN 1465, IMDG Class 5.1 Oxidizing Solid, Packaging Group III.
Shipping port: Tianjin main port for FCL shipment.
Storage requirement: Keep tightly sealed, store in cool, dry and ventilated warehouse. Isolate from combustible materials, reducing agents and organic substances to avoid fire risk. Prevent moisture absorption and deliquescence.
Documents support: We can provide full set of export papers including Commercial Invoice, Packing List, COA, MSDS, and documents required for Palestine ministry registration.
After-Sales Service & Technical Support
Pre-shipment inspection: Every batch will be tested by our internal lab. Independent third-party inspection is acceptable before loading. COA will be issued together with shipment documents.
Technical consultation: Our chemical team offers technical support for product storage, handling, formulation recommendation and registration document preparation for Palestine ministry.
Quality feedback: If any quality problem is confirmed after receiving goods, we will evaluate the case quickly and provide reasonable solution such as compensation or replacement according to the signed sales contract.
Stable supply capacity: Our factory maintains stable monthly output for rare earth nitrate series to guarantee continuous FCL delivery for long-term partners.
Customer Cases
We have supplied rare earth nitrate series to multiple clients in Middle East, including ceramic pigment factories, optical glass manufacturers and catalyst producers. Customers use our 99.99% REO grade praseodymium nitrate for ceramic colorant production and optical material R&D. Our products passed local chemical registration review for many Middle East markets, and we are familiar with the document requirements for Palestine ministry registration.
FAQ
Q1: Is this product easy to deliquesce? How to store it?
A: Yes, it is hygroscopic. Please keep drums sealed and store in dry, low-humidity warehouse. Avoid long-time exposure to open air. Do not stack together with fuels, reducing agents.
Q2: What documents can you provide for Palestine registration?
A: We can supply official COA, MSDS, product composition statement, manufacturer certificate and all supporting files required for Palestine ministry chemical registration.
Q3: Can we order less than 1 FCL?
A: Our standard MOQ is 1 full container load for this item. For small trial quantity, please contact us separately to check feasibility and price adjustment.
Q4: What is the lead time after receiving deposit?
A: Normally production and loading will be finished within 2~3 weeks after receiving formal deposit. Exact schedule will be confirmed in PI.
Q5: What is the shipping term you can offer?
A: We support FOB Tianjin, CIF, CFR and DAP terms as your requirement. We will arrange dangerous goods declaration and full set of hazardous cargo shipping procedure.
