Catalog Number
ACM12054578
Product Name
Holmium Hydroxide
Category
Heterocyclic Organic Compound
Description
Holmium has the hHighest magnetic strength of any element, and therefore is used to create the strongest artificially generated magnetic fields. Since it can absorb nuclear fission-bred neutrons, it is also used as a burnable poison to regulate nuclear reactors. It is one of the colorants used for cubic zirconia and glass, providing yellow or red coloring.
Molecular Weight
215.95(anhy)g/mol
Molecular Formula
Ho(OH)3.xH₂O
Boiling Point
100ºCat760mmHg
Solubility
Insoluble in water, moderately soluble in strong mineral acids
Appearance
Light yellow crystalline
Application
Holmium Hydrate, has specialized uses in ceramics, glass, phosphors and metal halide lamp, and catalyst.
Stability
Slightly hygroscopic