Holmium oxide
Molecular formula: Ho2O3
Molecular weight: 37786
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Holmium trioxide, with the chemical formula Ho O, is an oxide of rare earth elements. Holmium is a lanthanide that is in position 67 in the periodic table, it has an atomic number of 67 and an element symbol of ho. Holmium and its compounds have a wide range of applications in many fields, and holmium trioxide is one of the important compounds.
Holmium trioxide is a white or slightly yellowish amorphous powder that is insoluble in water but soluble in acids. It has a high melting point and high stability, so it can remain stable in harsh environments such as high temperatures, strong acids, and strong alkalis. These properties make holmium trioxide widely used in materials science, optics, electronics, and other fields.
In the field of materials science, holmium trioxide is used as an additive in the preparation of high-performance ceramics, glasses, and coatings. Due to its high melting point and high stability, holmium trioxide can improve the thermal, chemical, and mechanical strength of these materials. In addition, holmium trioxide can also improve the light transmission and optical properties of materials, so it is also widely used in optical glass and optical fiber manufacturing.