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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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 41.39 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 21.65 | GPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.982 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.406 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 9.801 | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.000 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -261.5 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -2.741 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -2.425 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.