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We are a company specializing in the international trade of Holmium , operating as a direct buyer or seller. We completely eliminate intermediaries to offer competitive prices , rapid processing , and complete control over each transaction.

Direct purchase and sale of Holmium for the Global Industry

We offer holmium in large volumes and its various compounds, with national or international delivery. Whether you are a manufacturer requiring this rare earth for its properties in high-power lasers, neutron detectors, or advanced magnetic applications , a distributor seeking a reliable supply, or a holmium producer looking to sell your valuable production to the global market, we are your direct contact for safely and efficiently closing deals.

Our direct model guarantees a clear, commission-free business relationship , ensuring agility at every stage of the process.

What is Holmium?

Holmium (Ho) is a silvery-white, heavy rare-earth metallic chemical element . It is relatively soft, malleable, and ductile. It is fairly stable in air at room temperature, but slowly oxidizes, forming a yellow coating. It is found in rare-earth minerals such as monazite and bastnasite, but at lower concentrations.

Holmium is a valuable element in high-end technology due to its unique properties, especially in the fields of optics (lasers), magnetism and nuclear energy :

High Power Lasers: It is a crucial dopant in certain laser crystals to produce infrared light of a specific wavelength, useful in medicine (surgery), telecommunications and military applications.
Magnetism: It has the highest magnetic properties of any element at room temperature, making it interesting for research into high-temperature superconductors and new magnetic materials.
Neutron Absorption: It has a significantly high neutron capture cross section.

Common forms of Holmium marketed:

Holmium oxide (Ho2O3): The most common form of holmium in commerce, a pale yellow powder. It is the precursor for the production of metallic holmium and for most of its applications, especially lasers and dopants.
Metallic Holmium: Ingots, granules or flakes, high purity (e.g., 99.9%, 99.99%).
Holmium Nitrate (Ho(NO3)3): Precursor in some chemical applications and research solutions.

Key properties of Holmium:

Exceptional Optical Properties: Excellent dopant for infrared lasers.
Extremely Magnetic: The element with the highest magnetic moment among naturally occurring elements.
Neutron Absorption: Useful in the nuclear industry.
Purity: Its application and value depend directly on its purity.

Holmium Features and Specifications:

We market Holmium in various forms and grades, adapting to the demands of each industry:

Holmium Oxide (Ho2O3):
- Purity: Ultra-high purity grades (e.g., 3N (99.9%), 4N (99.99%), 5N (99.999%)). Purity is critical for laser applications, where impurities can affect efficiency and emission wavelength.
- Rare Earth Impurity Content: Strict control of other lanthanides (Dy, Er, Tb, etc.) that could interfere with its optical or magnetic properties.
- Particle Size: Generally ultrafine powder, with specific particle size distributions.
Metallic Holmium:
- Purity: High purity (e.g., 99.9%, 99.99%).
- Format: Ingots, granules, flakes, or custom pieces.
Holmium Nitrate (Ho(NO3)3): Technical or research grade.

Main industrial applications of Holmium:

Holmium is a key element in high-tech sectors, especially in the fields of precision lasers and magnetic research:

Lasers:
- Holmium lasers (Ho:YAG, Ho:YLF): Used as a dopant in yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) or yttrium lithium fluoride (YLF) crystals to produce lasers that emit in the mid-infrared region (approximately 2.1 μm). These lasers are crucial in:
  - Medical Surgery: For procedures such as lithotripsy (kidney stone fragmentation), prostate surgery, and other soft tissue procedures.
  - Telecommunications: In some long-distance fiber optic systems.
  - Military and Remote Sensing: For lidar and gas detection systems.
Magnetic and Cryogenic Applications:
- High-Power, Low-Temperature Magnets: Holmium has the highest magnetic moment of any naturally occurring element, making it invaluable for research into advanced magnetic materials and superconductivity, especially at cryogenic temperatures.
- Magnetic Refrigeration: In the research of magnetic refrigeration devices due to their magnetocaloric effect.
Nuclear power:
- Nuclear Control Rods: Due to its high neutron capture cross section, holmium oxide can be used as a neutron “poison” in some types of nuclear reactors to control the chain reaction.
Glass and Ceramics:
- Dyes: Holmium oxide can impart a yellow or reddish color to glass, and is used as a calibration standard for spectrophotometers because of its sharp absorption peaks.
Spectrophotometer Calibration: Holmium oxide has very sharp and well-defined absorption bands, making it an ideal calibration standard for verifying wavelength accuracy in UV/Vis spectrophotometers.

Marketing formats:

We supply Holmium and its compounds in the formats that best suit the logistics and needs of your project:

Per Gram (G) or Kilogram (KG): Given its valuable rare earth nature and lower concentration in minerals, operations are precisely managed to optimize costs.
By Batch or Complete Project: Management of orders for significant volumes, ensuring consistency in quality and specifications.
Packaging and Protection: Holmium metal is carefully packaged in an inert atmosphere (vacuum or pure argon) to prevent oxidation. Oxides and salts are packaged in sealed containers (jars, drums) to protect them from moisture and contamination.

Logistics are tailored to each destination and volume, ensuring compliance with national and international regulations for the transportation of rare earths and high-value raw materials, with safe and efficient handling. Traceability and documentation of origin are crucial for holmium.

Advantages of working without intermediaries

Our direct approach allows:

Highly Competitive Prices: By eliminating intermediary margins, we can offer the best market conditions for Holmium and its compounds.
Maximum Transparency: Direct and clear communication about the purity, origin, technical specifications (detailed impurity analysis), and delivery times for each batch.
Speed and Efficiency: Streamlined processes that streamline purchasing and sales, from quote to delivery to your plant or warehouse.
Total Supply Chain Control: Greater security, traceability, and consistency in the supply of a strategic, high-value material for your production.

This ensures a more profitable, clear and reliable business operation for your business.

Who we sell to

We supply Holmium and its compounds to:

Medical and Industrial Laser Manufacturers: For the production of holmium lasers (Ho:YAG, Ho:YLF).
Telecommunications Industry: For fiber optic components.
Research and Development Laboratories: For the study of new magnetic materials, superconductors and lasers.
Nuclear Industry: For neutron control applications.
Laboratory Equipment Manufacturers: For spectrophotometer calibration standards.
Distributors and Marketers of Rare Earths and Specialty Metals: Seeking a reliable supply of holmium.

We have the capacity and experience to handle large-volume operations, both nationally and internationally.

Who we buy from

We purchase Holmium and its compounds from:

Rare Earth Mining Operators: Who extract minerals containing holmium.
Rare Earth Refineries: These separate and purify holmium from other rare earth elements to produce ultra-high purity holmium oxide.
Rare Earth Recyclers: Companies specializing in the recovery of holmium from electronic or industrial scrap (although the recycled volume is lower than that of primary production).
Manufacturers with robust quality controls and provenance documentation: Ensuring purity and compliance with rigorous industry specifications.

We rigorously review each proposal to establish stable and efficient business relationships, prioritizing quality, traceability, regulatory compliance, and supply chain capacity, given the strategic importance and high value of holmium.

How do we operate?

We receive your purchase request or sales proposal, detailing the Holmium specifications (purity, form, quantity, applicable regulations, traceability requirements).
We conduct a thorough verification of quality and volume requirements. For sellers, this includes a detailed review of Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and, in some cases, a physical inspection of the facility or material.
We negotiate directly and without intermediaries to agree on the most competitive commercial terms and prices, taking into account the volatility of the rare earth market.
We formalize the agreement through the required documentation, ensuring the complete transparency and legality of the transaction.
We coordinate transportation and delivery, whether domestic or international, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and customs requirements, as well as the safe handling and protection of the material, given its strategic importance and high value.
We ensure continuous monitoring and complete compliance throughout the entire process until the final delivery of the product to your facilities.

Our experience allows us to operate clearly, safely, and in compliance with current regulations, being extremely rigorous with the quality and traceability of Holmium , given its critical importance in the global high-tech supply chain.

Commitment to international trade

We operate under the highest global standards of legality and responsibility. We apply the principles recognized by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to ensure that each transaction is conducted professionally, transparently, and securely, which is essential in the trade of critical raw materials. Quality, traceability, specification, and transparency are fundamental pillars of all our operations.

Contact us

Are you looking to buy holmium wholesale or sell it directly without intermediaries? Contact us for personalized support and secure, agile, and efficient transactions.

We are direct buyers or sellers of Holmium , with extensive experience in international operations and logistics of rare earths and strategic metals.