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Nd(NO3)3.6H2O neodymium nitrate powder

Nd2O3 neodymium oxide nanopowder

NdCl3.xH2O neodymium chloride powder

NdF3 neodymium fluoride powder

Neodymium is a rare earth metal with the symbol Nd and atomic number 60. It’s known for its bright, silvery metallic appearance and is part of the lanthanide series on the periodic table. Neodymium has several notable physical characteristics, key applications, and is found in various compounds.

Physical Characteristics:

  1. Appearance: Bright, silvery metallic luster that tarnishes in air.
  2. Magnetic Properties: Neodymium is highly magnetic, making it one of the most magnetic elements available. It’s used in the manufacture of powerful neodymium magnets.
  3. Electrical Conductivity: It has good electrical conductivity.
  4. Density: About 7.01 grams per cubic centimeter.
  5. Melting Point: 1,024°C (1,875°F).
  6. Boiling Point: Approximately 3,074°C (5,565°F).

Applications:

  1. Neodymium Magnets: The primary application of neodymium is in the production of strong permanent magnets, known as neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets. These magnets are used in various devices such as headphones, loudspeakers, hard disk drives, electric motors in cordless tools, and in the motors of hybrid and electric vehicles.
  2. Colorants: Neodymium compounds are used to color glasses and ceramics. The glasses can range from shades of pink to purple, depending on the lighting conditions. Nd-doped glasses are also used in lasers that can be used for cosmetic, medical, and materials processing applications.
  3. Lasers: Neodymium is a key component in Nd:YAG (Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet) lasers, which are widely used in industries for cutting, welding, and precision measuring.

Compounds:

  1. Neodymium Magnets (NdFeB): These are the strongest known type of permanent magnet, made from an alloy of neodymium, iron, and boron.
  2. Neodymium Oxide (Nd2O3): Used in glass and ceramic colorants, as well as in the doping of glass, including the glass used in sunglasses to filter out ultraviolet (UV) light.
  3. Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (Nd:YAG): A crystal that is used as a lasing medium for solid-state lasers.

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