Characteristic

Praseodymium (III,IV) oxide is the inorganic compound with the formula Pr₆O₁₁ that is insoluble in water. It has a cubic fluorite structure.

Chemical formula：Pr₆O₁₁

Molar mass： 1021.44 g/mol

Appearance： dark brown powder

Density： 6.5 g/mL

Melting point： 2,183 °C (3,961 °F; 2,456 K).

Boiling point： 3,760 °C (6,800 °F; 4,030 K)

Application

Praseodymium (III,IV) oxide has a number of potential applications in chemical catalysis, and is often used in conjunction with a promoter such as sodium or gold to improve its catalytic performance.