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Holmium(III) chloride (CAS 10138-62-2)

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CAS Number:
10138-62-2
Molecular Weight:
271.29
Molecular Formula:
HoCl3
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Holmium(III) chloride is a yellow powder that is water-insoluble but exhibits high solubility in ethanol. It is used across various areas, serving as a catalyst in chemical processes, a dopant in fiber optic amplifiers, and a phosphor in the creation of fluorescent lamps. As a paramagnetic substance, Holmium(III) chloride has a weak attraction to magnetic fields. It is frequently used as a facilitator in organic reactions and is incorporated as a dopant in enhancing fiber optic amplifiers. Due to its capability to absorb neutrons, it finds applications in nuclear reactors, and its usage extends to the manufacturing of magnets and various electronic components.


Holmium(III) chloride (CAS 10138-62-2) References

  1. A broad specificity β-propeller enzyme from Rhodopseudomonas palustris that hydrolyzes many lactones including γ-valerolactone.  |  Hall, BW., et al. 2023. J Biol Chem. 299: 102782. PMID: 36502920

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Holmium(III) chloride, 1 g

sc-257594
1 g
$87.00