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Praseodymium Carbonate Nanoparticles

Praseodymium Carbonate Nanoparticles

Praseodymium Carbonate Nanoparticles
Product No NRE-5187
CAS 14948-62-0
Purity 99.9%
Formula Pr2(CO3)3• 8H2O
APS <100 nm (can be customized)
Color Green
Molecular Weight 605.959 g/mol
Density NA
Melting Point NA
Boiling Point NA

Praseodymium Carbonate Nanoparticles

Introduction

Praseodymium carbonate is an inorganic compound composed of praseodymium (Pr), a rare-earth element, and carbonate ions (CO₃²⁻). When praseodymium carbonate is reduced to the nanoparticle form, its properties change significantly due to the increased surface area and the ability to tailor particle size and morphology. This enhances its reactivity and makes it useful in various advanced applications, particularly in catalysis, materials science, and energy storage.

The preparation of praseodymium carbonate nanoparticles can be achieved through various synthetic methods such as precipitation, sol-gel processes, or hydrothermal synthesis. These nanoparticles are highly valuable for their unique optical, electronic, and chemical properties.

Properties of Praseodymium Carbonate Nanoparticles

High Surface Area: Nanoparticles typically have a significantly larger surface area compared to their bulk counterparts, which increases their reactivity, making them more efficient for catalytic and other chemical processes.

Chemical Reactivity: Due to the high surface area, praseodymium carbonate nanoparticles are more chemically reactive, especially in interactions with other materials. This makes them ideal candidates for use in chemical reactions and as catalysts.

Optical Properties: As a rare-earth compound, praseodymium carbonate exhibits distinct optical properties, which are beneficial for applications involving light emission and energy transfer.

Magnetic Properties: Being derived from a rare-earth element, praseodymium compounds, including praseodymium carbonate, often possess interesting magnetic properties that can be utilized in specific material applications.

Thermal Stability: Praseodymium carbonate nanoparticles typically maintain good thermal stability, which makes them resistant to degradation at higher temperatures, useful for high-temperature applications.

Luminescence: The praseodymium ion (Pr³⁺) is known for its ability to emit light when excited by photons, making praseodymium-based nanoparticles useful in optical and photonic applications.

 

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