Praseodymium oxide

Agent Name
Praseodymium oxide
CAS Number
12036-32-7
Formula
O3-Pr2
Major Category
Metals
Praseodymium oxide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Dipraseodymium trioxide; Praseodymium oxide; Praseodymium oxide (Pr2O3); [ChemIDplus] Praseodymia; [Hawley]
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
Yellow-green solid; Insoluble in water; Soluble in acids; Hygroscopic; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used as a pigment in glass and ceramics and as a laboratory reagent; [Hawley]
Comments
Praseodymium oxide (Pr2O3) oxidizes to Pr6O11 when heated in air. [Merck Index] See "Praseodymium." See "RARE EARTH METALS" and linked occupational diseases.
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Adverse Effects

Fibrogenic
Yes

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