7440-10-0

Basic information

• Product Name: Praseodymium
• Synonyms: Praseodymium-141
• CAS NO: 7440-10-0
• Molecular Formula: Pr
• Molecular Weight: 140.9076
• EINECS: 231-120-3
• Mol File: 7440-10-0.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 3520 °C(lit.)
• Appearance: yellowish or soft, silvery ductile metal Chips
• Density: 6.71 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• CAS DataBase Reference: Praseodymium(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Praseodymium(7440-10-0)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Praseodymium(7440-10-0)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 7440-10-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Praseodymium is a soft, silvery metal that belongs to the lanthanide series of the periodic table. It is commonly used in the production of special optical glasses and ceramics, as well as in the manufacturing of powerful magnets used in headphones, microphones, and other electronic devices. Praseodymium is also used in the alloying of metals to improve their properties, such as in the production of aircraft engines and high-strength aluminum alloys. In addition, praseodymium compounds are used in the coloring of glasses and enamels, and in the production of didymium glass, which is used in certain types of welder's goggles and lenses for glassblowers. Despite its widespread industrial applications, praseodymium is relatively rare in nature and is mostly obtained as a byproduct of other rare earth element production.

InChI:InChI=1/Pr