Nanoparticles research has gained momentum in the recent years mainly due to the unexpected behavior exhibited by the nanoparticles, with modified atomic and molecular properties.
Praseodymium oxide (Pr6O11) nanoparticles are available in the form of spray dried, non-spray and high purity powders. Some of the synonyms of these nanoparticles are hexapraseodymium undecaoxide and praseodymium (III, IV) oxide. These nanoparticles are eye irritants and affect the respiratory system when inhaled. Praseodymium belongs to Block F, Period 6 while oxygen belongs to Block P, Period 2 of the periodic table.
Chemical Properties
The following tables list the chemical properties of praseodymium oxide.
| Chemical Data |
| Chemical symbol |
Pr6O11 |
| CAS No |
12037-29-5 |
| Group |
Praseodymium 3
Oxygen 16 |
| Electronic configuration |
Praseodymium [Xe]4f3 6s2
Oxygen [He] 2s2 2p4 |
| Chemical Composition |
| Element |
Content (%) |
| Praseodymium |
82.76 |
| Oxygen |
17.21 |
Physical Properties
Praseodymium oxide nanoparticles appear in the form of a brown powder. The table below provides the physical properties of these nanoparticles.
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Density |
6.5 g/cm3 |
0.234 lb/in3 |
| Molar Mass |
1021.44 g/mol |
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Thermal Properties
The thermal properties of praseodymium oxide nanoparticles are given in the table below:-
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Melting Point |
2183°C |
3961°F |
| Boling Point |
3760°C |
6800°F |
Applications
The following are the chief applications of praseodymium oxide:
- As a magnetic material
- As a catalyst
- Dried powder when mixed with the binder is useful in plasma spray guns and coating.
Source: AZoNano