Elemental Analysis - Holmium (Ho)

Holmium is a shiny, soft, silvery-white metal. Holmium is a rare earth metal and is both ductile and malleable. Holmium can absorb neutrons, so it is used in nuclear reactors to keep the chain reaction under control. Its alloys are used in some magnets. It does not react in dry air at normal temperatures, but rapidly oxidizes to a yellow oxide in moist air or when heated. When found in compounds, holmium is usually in the trivalent state. Most holmium compounds are brownish yellow in color. Holmium is the highest of any naturally occurring element. It has unusual magnetic properties, including its magnetic moment.

Holmium is not biologically toxic. It is thought to have low toxicity.

Holmium occurs as a minor component of the minerals monazite and bastnaesite. It is obtained from ores that are processed to extract yttrium. Ion exchange and solvent extraction methods are used in its production.

As a result of its special magnetic properties, holmium is used in alloys in the manufacture of magnets and as a flux concentrator for high magnetic fields. Holmium oxide is used as a yellow or red coloring for glass and cubic zirconia.

Holmium is also used in solid-state lasers for non-invasive medical procedures that treat cancers and kidney stones.

In the tests and analyzes carried out in our organization, which has a wide range of technological equipment, trained and experienced staff and applies the most modern methods, national and international standards and legal regulations in force are complied with. Among the numerous tests carried out in this context, there are also holmium (Ho) testing services within the framework of elemental analysis.