PrCl3

ceramic
· PrCl3

Praseodymium trichloride (PrCl₃) is an ionic ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth halide family, composed of praseodymium and chlorine. While primarily a research and specialty material, PrCl₃ is utilized in optical applications (phosphors, laser materials), catalysis, and as a precursor for producing high-purity praseodymium oxides and metals for permanent magnets and electronics. Engineers select rare-earth halides like PrCl₃ when the specific photonic, magnetic, or catalytic properties of praseodymium are required, though availability and cost typically limit use to high-value, performance-critical applications rather than commodity ceramics.

optical phosphors and luminescencelaser host materialscatalytic applicationsrare-earth metal extractionresearch and specialty synthesishigh-tech ceramics manufacturing

Compliance & Regulations

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Bulk Modulus(K)
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Poisson's Ratio(ν)
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Shear Modulus(G)
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Density(ρ)
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Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)
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Magnetic Moment(μB)
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Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)
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Seebeck Coefficient(S)
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
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Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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