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ND1542 Neodymium Nitrate Powder (CAS No. 16454-60-7)

Catalog No.	ND1542
Chemical Formula	Nd(NO3)3.6H2O
CAS Number	16454-60-7
Appearance	Rose crystalline aggregates
Solubleness	Soluble in water, moderately soluble in strong min
Molecular Weight	438.25
Stability	Slightly hygroscopic
Multilingual	NeodymNitrat, Nitrate De Neodyme, Nitrato Del Neod

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Neodymium Nitrate Description

Neodymium Nitrate is mainly used for glass, crystals, and capacitors. Colors glass delicate shades ranging from pure violet to wine-red and warm gray. Light transmitted through such glass shows unusually sharp absorption bands. It is useful in protective lenses for welding goggles. It is also used in CRT displays to enhance the contrast between reds and greens. It is highly valued in glass manufacturing for its attractive purple coloring to glass.

Neodymium Nitrate Specification

Certificate Of Analysis

Product Code	NO60-5N	NO60-4N	NO60-3N	NO60-2N
Grade	99.999%	99.99%	99.9%	99%
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Nd2O3/TREO (% min.)	99.999	99.99	99.9	99
TREO (% min.)	37	37	37	37
Rare Earth Impurities ( in TREM, % max.)	ppm max.	ppm max.	% max.	% max.
La2O3/TREO CeO2/TREO Pr6O11/TREO Sm2O3/TREO Eu2O3/TREO Y2O3/TREO	3 3 5 5 1 1	50 20 50 3 3 3	0.01 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.03 0.03	0.05 0.05 0.5 0.05 0.05 0.03
Non-Rare Earth Impurities	ppm max.	ppm max.	% max.	% max.
Fe2O3 SiO2 CaO CuO PbO NiO Cl-	5 30 50 1 1 3 10	10 50 50 2 5 5 100	0.001 0.005 0.005 0.002 0.001 0.001 0.03	0.005 0.02 0.01 0.005 0.002 0.001 0.02

Neodymium Nitrate Application:

Ceramics and Glass: Neodymium-doped glass and ceramics are used to create distinctive colors in art glass, decorative glassware, and stained glass. The addition of neodymium imparts a color-change effect, shifting from a bluish hue in natural light to a purplish-red under incandescent lighting.

Lasers: Neodymium-doped crystals, particularly neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) crystals, are essential for producing high-power solid-state lasers. Nd:YAG lasers find applications in material processing, laser engraving, medical procedures (e.g., eye surgery), and scientific research.

Magnets: Neodymium is a key component in the production of neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets, which are known for their exceptional strength and magnetic properties. These magnets are used in various applications, including electric motors, speakers, hard drives, and magnetic separators.

Catalysis: Neodymium compounds, including neodymium nitrate, are utilized as catalysts in chemical reactions, particularly in the production of plastics and synthetic rubber.

Metallurgy: Neodymium is added to certain alloys, such as aluminum alloys, to improve their mechanical properties, including strength and corrosion resistance.

Phosphors: Neodymium-doped phosphors are used in various display technologies, including cathode ray tube (CRT) displays and flat-panel displays, to enhance color quality and efficiency.

Coloration in Glass and Plastics: Neodymium compounds are used as colorants in the production of colored glass and plastics, including sunglasses lenses, to achieve specific tints and shades.

Nuclear Reactors: Neodymium is used as a neutron absorber in nuclear reactors to control the rate of nuclear fission and maintain reactor stability.

MRI Scanners: Neodymium-based superconducting materials are employed in the construction of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners, contributing to their magnetic field generation.

Water Treatment: Neodymium-based compounds have been explored for their potential use in water treatment processes, including adsorption and removal of contaminants.

Research and Development: Neodymium compounds are used in scientific research and development across various fields, including materials science, chemistry, and physics.

Neodymium Nitrate Powder Packing

Our Neodymium Nitrate Powder is carefully handled during storage and transportation to preserve the quality of our product in its original condition.

Specification

Product Code	NO60-5N	NO60-4N	NO60-3N	NO60-2N
Grade	99.999%	99.99%	99.9%	99%
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Nd2O3/TREO (% min.)	99.999	99.99	99.9	99
TREO (% min.)	37	37	37	37
Rare Earth Impurities ( in TREM, % max.)	ppm max.	ppm max.	% max.	% max.
La2O3/TREO CeO2/TREO Pr6O11/TREO Sm2O3/TREO Eu2O3/TREO Y2O3/TREO	3 3 5 5 1 1	50 20 50 3 3 3	0.01 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.03 0.03	0.05 0.05 0.5 0.05 0.05 0.03
Non-Rare Earth Impurities	ppm max.	ppm max.	% max.	% max.
Fe2O3 SiO2 CaO CuO PbO NiO Cl-	5 30 50 1 1 3 10	10 50 50 2 5 5 100	0.001 0.005 0.005 0.002 0.001 0.001 0.03	0.005 0.02 0.01 0.005 0.002 0.001 0.02