Praseodymium Oxide

CAS Number: 12037-29-5

Molecular Formula: Pr6O11

About Praseodymium Oxide

Praseodymium Oxide (CAS 12037-29-5), specifically processed to a metallurgical industry specific purity 98% only, remains a critical feedstock for the domestic production of high-coercivity NdPr permanent magnets utilized in US-based electric vehicle drivetrain manufacturing and offshore wind energy projects. Praseodym...

Praseodymium Oxide Specifications

CAS Number

12037-29-5

Molecular Formula

Pr6O11

Molecular Weight

1021.44 g/mol

IUPAC Name

Praseodymium(III) oxide

Canonical SMILES

[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[Pr+3].[Pr+3].[Pr+3].[Pr+3].[Pr+3].[Pr+3]

InChI Key

AICMLAQRDYRMRP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS Number

12037-29-5

Molecular Formula

Pr6O11

Molecular Weight

1021.44 g/mol

IUPAC Name

Praseodymium(III) oxide

Canonical SMILES

[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[Pr+3].[Pr+3].[Pr+3].[Pr+3].[Pr+3].[Pr+3]

InChI Key

AICMLAQRDYRMRP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Molecular Weight

1021.44 g/mol

Physical appearance

White to orange to green powder to crystal

Ceramic and Glass Pigment

A specialized rare earth oxide used to impart a characteristic bright yellow or greenish-yellow hue to table glass, decorative glassware, and ceramic tile glazes

Magnetic Material Precursor

A critical component used in the production of high-performance neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) permanent magnets for electric vehicle motors, wind turbines, and electronic devices

Oxidation Catalyst

A versatile chemical catalyst employed in petroleum refining for hydrocarbon cracking and in the oxidative coupling of methane and CO oxidation processes

Alloying Agent

An essential additive for creating high-strength, lightweight magnesium alloys used in aerospace components like aircraft engines and turbine blades

Optical and Electronics Material

A high-purity functional material used in the manufacture of precision optical glass, camera lenses, and as a dopant in optical fibers and solid oxide fuel cells.