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General information about holmium

The chemical symbol Hp. is a shiny, silvery metal, non-toxic. The element got its name from the Latin name of the city of Stockholm. In humid air, holmium oxidizes slowly and dissolves easily in acids, but it is stable in dry air at room temperature. It can actively absorb neutrons, so it is used in nuclear reactors to control the course of a chain reaction. Its alloys are used in magnets. Evek GmbH offers to buy rare earth metals. The price from the manufacturer. The supplier provides prompt delivery of products to any address.

Geology and production

Holmium is found in minerals such as monazite and bastnaesite. It is extracted from the same ores as yttrium. It is also obtained by ion exchange and solvent extraction. Global production of holmium is about 10 tons per year, and the main mining areas are China, the United States, Brazil, India, Sri Lanka, and Australia.

Applications

Golmium alloys are of industrial importance. They are used as a magnetic flux concentrator to create the strongest artificially produced magnetic fields. Holmium is also used in nuclear reactors for nuclear control rods, and HoO oxide is used as a yellow dye pigment.

Biological significance

This element has been found to stimulate metabolism. It does not pose an ecological threat to plants or animals.

Physical properties

• The melting point is 1472 °C;
• Boiling point - 2,700 °C;
• Density - 8800 ^kg/m3;
• Elastic modulus - 64.8 GPa;

This metal has high rates of ductility and plasticity, especially at temperatures of 700 °C and above. Rather unusual are also considered its electrical and magnetic properties.

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