Holmium(III) chloride hexahydrate

CAS NO.：14914-84-2
Empirical Formula: Cl3H2HoO
Molecular Weight: 289.3
MDL number: MFCD00149739
EINECS: 629-105-5
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-07-04 15:02:46

What is Holmium(III) chloride hexahydrate?

Chemical properties

Pale yellow to pink to orange crystals

The Uses of Holmium(III) chloride hexahydrate

Holmium(III) chloride hexahydrate is used as laboratory reagent and also used in proteomics research , optical glasses, structural ceramics, catalysts, electrical components and photo-optical material.

The Uses of Holmium(III) chloride hexahydrate

Dysprosium(III) carbonate tetrahydrate has specialized uses in laser glass, phosphors and Dysprosium Metal halide lamp. Dysprosium is used in conjunction with Vanadium and other elements, in making laser materials and commercial lighting.

Properties of Holmium(III) chloride hexahydrate

Melting point:	718 °C(lit.)
storage temp.	under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C
solubility	soluble in H2O
form	crystal
color	pink
Water Solubility	Soluble in water.
Sensitive	Hygroscopic
Merck	14,4727
CAS DataBase Reference	14914-84-2(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for Holmium(III) chloride hexahydrate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.