Praseodymium(IV) oxide explained

Praseodymium(IV) oxide is an inorganic compound with chemical formula PrO2.

Production

Praseodymium(IV) oxide can be produced by boiling Pr6O11 in water or acetic acid:

Pr6O11 + 3 H2O → 4 PrO2 + 2 Pr(OH)3

Chemical reactions

Praseodymium(IV) oxide starts to decompose at 320~360 °C, liberating oxygen.

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