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Holmium Chloride
HoCl3.6H2O
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99% Holmium Chloride
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99.9% Holmium Chloride
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99.99% Holmium Chloride
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99.999% Holmium Chloride
HO-CL-05
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Holmium Chloride is an excellent water soluble crystalline Holmium source for uses compatible with chlorides. Chloride compounds can conduct electricity when fused or dissolved in water. Chloride materials can be decomposed by electrolysis to chlorine gas and the metal. They are formed through various chlorination processes whereby at least one chlorine anion (Cl-) is covalently bonded to the relevant metal or cation. Ultra high purity and proprietary formulations can be prepared. The chloride ion controls fluid equilibrium and pH levels in metabolic systems. They can form either inorganic or organic compounds. Holmium has the highest magnetic moment (10.6 µB) of any naturally occurring element and has been used to create the highest known magnetic fields as a pole piece or magnetic flux concentrator. Holmium Chloride is generally immediately available in most volumes. Ultra high purity and high purity compositions improve both optical quality and usefulness as scientific standards. Nanoscale (See also Nanotechnology Information and Quantum Dots) elemental powders and suspensions, as alternative high surface area forms, may be considered. We also produce Holmium Chloride Solution. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement.

Holmium is a Block F, Group 3, Period 6 element. The electronic configuration is [Xe]4f116s2. In its elemental form holmium's CAS number is 7440-60-0. The holmium atom has a radius of 174.3.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is unknown. Holmium has the highest magnetic moment (10.6µB) of any naturally occurring element. Because of this it has been used to create the highest known magnetic fields by placing it within high strength magnets as a pole piece or magnetic flux concentrator. This magnetic property also has value in yttrium-iron-garnet (YIG) lasers for microwave equipment. Holmium is available as metal and compounds with purities from 99% to 99.999% (ACS grade to ultra-high purity); metals in the form of foil, sputtering target, and rod, and compounds as submicron and nanopowder. Holmium lases at a human eye safe 2.08 microns allowing its use in a variety of medical and dental applications in both yttrium-aluminum-garnet (YAG) and yttrium-lanthanum-fluoride (YLF) solid state lasers. The wavelength allows for use in silica fibers designed for shorter wavelengths while still providing the cutting strength of longer wave length equipment.
Formula CAS No. Appearance Molecular Weight Solubility Stability
HoCl3.6H2O 14914-84-2 White 271.29 Soluble in water, easily soluble in strong mineral acids Slightly hygroscopic
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Recent Research & Development for Holmium

  • Percutaneous endoscopic holmium laser lithotripsy for management of complicated biliary calculi. Healy K, Chamsuddin A, Spivey J, Martin L, Nieh P, Ogan K. JSLS. 2009 Apr-Jun;13(2):184-9. PMID: 19660213 [PubMed - in process]

  • Words of wisdom. Re: Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate: results at 6 years. Krambeck AE, Lingeman JE. Eur Urol. 2009 Mar;55(3):749. No abstract available. PMID: 19650210 [PubMed - in process]

  • High-power and highly efficient diode-cladding-pumped holmium-doped fluoride fiber laser operating at 2.94 mum. Jackson SD. Opt Lett. 2009 Aug 1;34(15):2327-9. PMID: 19649086 [PubMed - in process]

  • [Effect of extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy on residual stones after different methods of surgery.] Zhang L, Peng F, Yang L, Zhao X, Yang J, Zhang X. Zhong Nan Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban. 2009 Jul;34(7):634-7. Chinese. PMID: 19648676 [PubMed - in process]

  • Percutaneous nephrostolithotomy versus flexible ureteroscopy/holmium laser lithotripsy: cost and outcome analysis. Hyams ES, Shah O. J Urol. 2009 Sep;182(3):1012-7. Epub 2009 Jul 18. PMID: 19616804 [PubMed - in process]

  • The relationship between the reproducibility of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate and prostate size over the learning curve. Haraguchi T, Takenaka A, Yamazaki T, Nakano Y, Miyake H, Tanaka K, Kuwayama M, Takechi Y, Fujisawa M. Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis. 2009 Jul 7. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 19581921 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

  • [Administration of radioactive holmium-166 microsphere in domestic animals with inoperable tumors] Van de Bovenkamp CG, Meij BP, Stassen QE, Nijsen JF, Kirpensteijn J. Tijdschr Diergeneeskd. 2009 Jun 15;134(12):532-3. Dutch. No abstract available. PMID: 19579383 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

  • Safety of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate in anticoagulated patients. Tyson MD, Lerner LB. J Endourol. 2009 Aug;23(8):1343-6. PMID: 19575692 [PubMed - in process]

  • Holmium:YAG Laser Lithotripsy for Urolithiasis in Horses. Grant DC, Westropp JL, Shiraki R, Ruby AL. J Vet Intern Med. 2009 Jul 1. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 19572912 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

  • Comparison of TURP, TUVRP, and HoLEP. Gupta NP, Anand A. Curr Urol Rep. 2009 Jul;10(4):276-8. PMID: 19570488 [PubMed - in process]

  • Management of chronic unilateral hematuria by ureterorenoscopy. Brito AH, Mazzucchi E, Vicentini FC, Danilovic A, Chedid Neto EA, Srougi M. J Endourol. 2009 Aug;23(8):1273-6. PMID: 19566410 [PubMed - in process]

  • [Treatment of ureteral obstruction by holmium: YAG laser endoureterotomy: a report of 18 cases] Fu YM, Ni SB, Chen QY, Zhao ZS, Ren MH, Ma L, Jiao ZX. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2009 Feb 10;89(5):335-7. Chinese. PMID: 19563713 [PubMed - in process]

  • The use of holmium laser technology for the treatment of refractory common bile duct stones, with a short review of the relevant literature. Day A, Sayegh ME, Kastner C, Liston T. Surg Innov. 2009 Jun;16(2):169-72. PMID: 19546123 [PubMed - in process]

  • Microsphere radioembolization of liver malignancies: current developments. Bult W, Vente MA, Zonnenberg BA, Van Het Schip AD, Nijsen JF. Q J Nucl Med Mol Imaging. 2009 Sep;53(3):325-35. PMID: 19521312 [PubMed - in process]

  • Percutaneous treatment of staghorn stones: a retrospective case-control study with evaluation of single vs multiple access to the kidney. Barnaba D, Grossi FS, Raguso M, Larocca L, Sallustio G, Di Lena S, Raguso G. Arch Ital Urol Androl. 2009 Mar;81(1):40-2. PMID: 19499757 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

  • An Unusual Complication of a Hem-o-Lok Clip((R)) Following Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy. Tunnard GJ, Biyani CS. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2009 Jun 2. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 19489676 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

  • Lasers in percutaneous renal procedures. Cinman NM, Andonian S, Smith AD. World J Urol. 2009 Jun 2. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 19488759 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

  • Use of Kuntz laser carrier and Sachse urethrotome sheath in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a point of technique. Bapat S, Yadav P, Padhye A, Bhave A, Mahajan P. J Endourol. 2009 Jun;23(6):917-20. PMID: 19473065 [PubMed - in process]

  • [Comparison of holmium and thulium laser in transurethral enucleation of the prostate] Shao Q, Zhang FB, Shang DH, Tian Y. Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue. 2009 Apr;15(4):346-9. Chinese. PMID: 19472910 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

  • Combined electrohydraulic and holmium: YAG laser ureteroscopic nephrolithotripsy of large (>2 cm) renal calculi. Mariani AJ. Indian J Urol. 2008 Oct;24(4):521-5. PMID: 19468511 [PubMed - in process] Related Articles Free article in PMC | at journal site

 

 

 

Material Safety Data Sheet
  • 1 Identification of substance

    • Product details

    • Trade name Holmium chloride
  • 2 Composition/Data on components:

    • Chemical characterization:
                 Designation: (CAS#)                                        
      Holmium chloride, anhydrous (CAS# 10138-62-2), 100%
    • Identification number(s):
    • EINECS Number: 233-387-1
  • 3 Hazards identification

    • Hazard designation: · void
    • Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
      Not applicable
  • 4 First aid measures

    • After inhalation
      Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.
      Seek immediate medical advice.
    • After skin contact
      Instantly wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
      Seek immediate medical advice.
    • After eye contact
      Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult doctor.
    • After swallowing Seek medical treatment.
  • 5 Fire fighting measures

    • Suitable extinguishing agents
      Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.
    • Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
        flue gases:
      Can be released in case of fire:
      Hydrogen chloride (HCl)
      Metal oxide
    • Protective equipment:
      Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
      Wear full protective suit.
  • 6 Accidental release measures

    • Person-related safety precautions:
      Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
      Ensure adequate ventilation
    • Measures for environmental protection:
      Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
    • Measures for cleaning/collecting: Collect mechanically.
    • Additional information:
      See Section 7 for information on safe handling
      See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
      See Section 13 for information on disposal.
  • 7 Handling and storage


    • Handling
    • Information for safe handling:
      Keep containers tightly sealed.
      Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
      No special precautions necessary if used correctly.
    • Information about protection against explosions and fires:
      The product is not flammable

    • Storage
    • Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:
      No special requirements.
    • Information about storage in one common storage facility:
      Do not store together with alkalis (caustic solutions).
      Store away from water.
    • Further information about storage conditions:
      Store under dry inert gas.
      This product is hygroscopic.
      Protect from humidity and keep away from water.
      Avoid contact with air / oxygen.
      Keep container tightly sealed.
      Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
  • 8 Exposure controls and personal protection

    • Additional information about design of technical systems:
      Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

    • Components with critical values that require monitoring at the
      workplace:                                                             
      Not required.
    • Additional information: No data

    • Personal protective equipment
    • General protective and hygienic measures
      The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to in handling the chemicals.
      Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food.
      Instantly remove any soiled and impregnated garments.
      Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work.
    • Breathing equipment: Use breathing protection with high concentrations.
    • Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
    • Eye protection: Safety glasses
    • Body protection: Protective work clothing.
  • 9 Physical and chemical properties:

    • General Information

    • Form: Crystalline aggregates
    • Colour:
      White
      Light yellow
    • Smell: Odourless
    •   Value/Range  Unit    Method      
    • Change in condition
    • Melting point/Melting range:                   178 ° C
    • Boiling point/Boiling range:                  1500 ° C
    • Sublimation temperature / start:   Not determined

    • Flash point:                       Not applicable

    • Inflammability (solid, gaseous)    Product is not inflammable.

    • Ignition temperature:              Not determined

    • Decomposition temperature:         Not determined

    • Danger of explosion:               Product is not explosive.

    • Critical values for explosion:
    • Lower:                             Not determined
    • Upper:                             Not determined

    • Steam pressure:                    Not determined

    • Density                at   20 ° C           3.716 g/cm³

    • Solubility in / Miscibility with
    • Water:                             Soluble
  • 10 Stability and reactivity

    • Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
      No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
    • Materials to be avoided:
      Bases
      Water/moisture
      Air
    • Dangerous reactions: No dangerous reactions known
    • Dangerous products of decomposition:
      Hydrogen chloride (HCl)
      Metal oxide
  • 11 Toxicological information

    • Acute toxicity:
      LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:                   
      Oral: LD50: 5165 mg/kg (mus)
    • Primary irritant effect:
    • on the skin: May cause irritation
    • on the eye: May cause irritation
    • Sensitization: No sensitizing effect known.
    • Additional toxicological information:
      To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
      No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.
  • 12 Ecological information:

    • General notes:
      Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
      Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
      Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water bodies or sewage system.
  • 13 Disposal considerations


    • Product:
    • Recommendation
      Consult state, local or national regulations for proper disposal.
      Hand over to disposers of hazardous waste.
      Must be specially treated under adherence to official regulations.

    • Uncleaned packagings:
    • Recommendation:
      Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
    • Recommended cleaning agent: Water, if necessary with cleaning agent.
  • 14 Transport information


    • Land transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (cross-border/domestic)
    • ADR/RID-GGVS/E Class:         None

    • Maritime transport IMDG/GGVSea:
    • IMDG/GGVSea Class:        None

    • Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
    • ICAO/IATA Class:          None

    • Transport/Additional information:
      Not dangerous according to the above specifications.
  • 15 Regulatory information


    • Designation according to EC guidelines:
      Observe the normal safety regulations when handling chemicals
      The product is not subject to identification regulations under EC Directives and the Ordinance on Hazardous Materials (GefStoffV).

    • National regulations

    • Information about limitation of use:
      For use only by technically qualified individuals.

    • Water hazard class:
      Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
  • 16 Other information:

      Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of employees.  This information is furnished without warranty, and any use of the product not in conformance with this Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other product or process, is the responsibility of the user.

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