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Holmium(III) chloride hexahydrate (CAS 14914-84-2)

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Alternate Names:
holmium(3+) trichloride hexahydrate
CAS Number:
14914-84-2
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
379.38
Molecular Formula:
HoCl36H2O
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Holmium(III) chloride hexahydrate, a rare earth element belonging to the lanthanide series is found in minerals like monazite and xenotime. It is highly soluble in water, alcohol, and ether. This compound serves multiple purposes: it′s used as an MRI contrast agent, a marker in optical imaging, and a element in laser RD. Moreover, it′s instrumental in creating holmium-doped optical fibers, which amplify signals in optical communication systems. Additionally, holmium(III) chloride hexahydrate activates fluorescent dyes and microspheres used in microscopy and flow cytometry studies.


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Holmium(III) chloride hexahydrate, 5 g

sc-250120
5 g
$53.00