Product Properties
Name: Neodymium Nitrate
Formula: Nd(NO3)3.6H2O
CAS No.: 16454-60-7
Molecular Weight: 438.25
Density: 2.26 g/cm3
Melting point: 69-71 °C
Appearance: Rose crystalline aggregates
Specification of Neodymium Nitrate
| Products Name | Neodymium Nitrate | |||
| 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 | 3 | 50 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| CeO2/TREO | 3 | 20 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Pr6O11/TREO | 5 | 50 | 0.05 | 0.5 |
| Sm2O3/TREO | 5 | 3 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Eu2O3/TREO | 1 | 3 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Y2O3/TREO | 1 | 3 | 0.032 | 0.032 |
| Non-Rare Earth Impurities | ppm max. | ppm max. | % max. | % max. |
| Fe2O3 | 5 | 10 | 0.001 | 0.005 |
| SiO2 | 30 | 50 | 0.005 | 0.02 |
| CaO | 50 | 50 | 0.005 | 0.012 |
| CuO | 1 | 2 | 0.002 | 0.005 |
| PbO | 1 | 5 | 0.002 | 0.002 |
| NiO | 3 | 5 | 0.001 | 0.001 |
| Cl- | 10 | 100 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
Application of Neodymium Nitrate
Catalysis: Neodymium nitrate can act as a catalyst in organic synthesis processes. Its ability to facilitate various chemical reactions makes it valuable in the production of certain organic compounds, including those used in pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.
Glass and Crystal Doping: It is used in the production of special glasses and crystals. For instance, neodymium-doped glasses are known for their use in lasers. The neodymium ions provide active laser centers in Nd:YAG lasers, which are utilized in medical, industrial, and military applications for cutting, welding, and precision targeting.
Colorants for Glass and Ceramics: Similar to other neodymium compounds, neodymium nitrate can be used to impart color to glasses and ceramics. Neodymium-containing glasses can exhibit colors ranging from purple to red to yellow, depending on the lighting conditions, due to the unique light absorption properties of neodymium ions.
Laboratory Reagent: In research and development laboratories, neodymium nitrate serves as a reagent in chemical syntheses and material science experiments. It is particularly useful in the synthesis of complex inorganic compounds and for the preparation of other neodymium-containing materials.
Optical Coatings: Neodymium nitrate can be a precursor for materials used in optical coatings. These coatings are applied to surfaces to modify their reflective and transmissive properties, and neodymium can play a role in achieving certain optical characteristics.