67 Ho 164.930
Atomic properties
Atomic number
67
Z
Density
8.79 g/cm³
at STP
Melting point
1461 °C
at 1 atm
Boiling point
2700 °C
at 1 atm
Crystal structure
hexagonal
Electron config.
[Xe] 4f¹¹ 6s²
Oxidation states
+3
most common
Market data
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Commercial forms & specifications
| Product Form | Chemical Formula | Molecular Weight | Typical Purity | Price Range (USD/kg) | Main Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmium Metal | Ho | 164.93 g/mol | 99.9-99.99% | $800-1,200 | Magnetic materials, nuclear control rods |
| Holmium Oxide | Ho₂O₃ | 377.86 g/mol | 99.9-99.999% | $650-850 | Glass colorant, optical calibration |
| Holmium Fluoride | HoF₃ | 221.93 g/mol | 99.9-99.99% | $900-1,100 | Fiber optic technology, metal halide lamps |
| Holmium Chloride | HoCl₃·6H₂O | 379.38 g/mol | 99.9% | $750-950 | Research, catalyst precursor |
| Holmium Nitrate | Ho(NO₃)₃·5H₂O | 441.02 g/mol | 99.9% | $800-1,000 | Specialty glass, ceramics |
| Holmium Sulfate | Ho₂(SO₄)₃·8H₂O | 762.13 g/mol | 99.9% | $700-900 | Chemical synthesis |
| Holmium Acetate | Ho(C₂H₃O₂)₃·xH₂O | Variable | 99.9% | $850-1,050 | Catalysts, research |
| Ho-Fe-B Magnet Alloy | Ho₂Fe₁₄B | 1116.12 g/mol | Custom | $1,200-2,000 | High-performance magnets |
| Ho:YAG Crystal | Y₃Al₅O₁₂:Ho³⁺ | Variable | Optical grade | $5,000-15,000 | Medical lasers, solid-state lasers |
| Holmium Carbonate | Ho₂(CO₃)₃·xH₂O | Variable | 99.9% | $750-950 | Optical materials |
| Holmium Oxalate | Ho₂(C₂O₄)₃·10H₂O | 774.04 g/mol | 99.9% | $900-1,100 | Precursor for oxide production |
| Nano Holmium Oxide | Ho₂O₃ | 377.86 g/mol | 99.9% | $2,500-4,000 | Advanced ceramics, catalysts |
Suppliers by country
🇨🇳 China
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| China Northern Rare Earth Group | Oxide, metal, fluoride, chloride | Integrated rare earth producer, high-purity products |
| China Rare Earth Holdings | Oxide, metal, compounds | Separation technology, custom purities |
| Shenghe Resources | Oxide, carbonate, mixed rare earths | Heavy rare earth focus |
| Xiamen Tungsten | Metal, oxide, magnet materials | Downstream rare earth products |
🇺🇸 United States
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| MP Materials | Mixed rare earth concentrates | Developing separation capacity |
| Neo Performance Materials | Oxide, metal, specialty compounds | High-purity rare earths, custom formulations |
| American Elements | Metal, oxide, compounds, nanomaterials | Research quantities, ultra-high purity |
🇦🇺 Australia
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Lynas Rare Earths | Mixed rare earth products | Non-China supply chain, expanding separation |
| Iluka Resources | Rare earth concentrates | Developing separation capability |
🇲🇾 Malaysia
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Lynas Malaysia | Separated rare earth oxides | Large-scale separation plant |
🇪🇪 Estonia
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Neo Performance Materials (Silmet) | Metal, oxide, compounds | European rare earth separation |
🇯🇵 Japan
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Shin-Etsu Chemical | High-purity compounds, metals | Electronic grade materials |
| Nippon Yttrium | Oxide, compounds | High-purity rare earth compounds |
🇮🇳 India
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rare Earths Limited | Mixed rare earth chlorides | Monazite processing |
Market demand by product form
| Product Form | Global Market Size | USA Market | China Market | Growth Rate (CAGR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmium Oxide | $117 million | 18% share | 62% share | 7.5% |
| Holmium Metal | $54 million | 22% share | 58% share | 6.8% |
| Holmium Compounds | $36 million | 20% share | 55% share | 8.2% |
| Ho-doped Materials | $85 million | 35% share | 40% share | 12.5% |
| Ho in Magnets | $45 million | 25% share | 50% share | 9.8% |
| - Nd-Fe-B with Ho | $38 million | 26% share | 48% share | 10.2% |
| - Research Magnets | $7 million | 20% share | 60% share | 7.5% |
| Nuclear Applications | $12 million | 40% share | 25% share | 5.5% |
Market trends
Medical Laser Growth: Ho:YAG laser market expanding 15% annually, driven by minimally invasive surgery adoption Supply Chain Diversification: Non-China producers investing $2.5 billion in separation capacity Price Volatility: Holmium oxide prices fluctuated 40% in 2024 due to supply constraints Magnet Innovation: Development of Ho-enhanced permanent magnets for high-temperature applications Nuclear Renaissance: Increased demand for holmium in next-generation nuclear reactor control systems Recycling Initiatives: First commercial rare earth recycling facility processing Ho-containing magnets
Moles per kilogram
| Product Form | Formula | MW (g/mol) | Moles/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmium Metal | Ho | 164.93 | 6.06 |
| Holmium Oxide | Ho₂O₃ | 377.86 | 2.65 |
| Holmium Fluoride | HoF₃ | 221.93 | 4.51 |
| Holmium Chloride (hydrated) | HoCl₃·6H₂O | 379.38 | 2.64 |
| Holmium Nitrate (hydrated) | Ho(NO₃)₃·5H₂O | 441.02 | 2.27 |
| Holmium Sulfate (hydrated) | Ho₂(SO₄)₃·8H₂O | 762.13 | 1.31 |
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Coverage notes
The following sections are thin or absent in the source document for this element. They will be filled by enrichment passes (NIST atomic, OSHA/NIOSH safety, USGS / IAI environmental).
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