Neodymium Metal, Elemental Neodymium, 7440-00-8

Neodymium Metal, Elemental Neodymium, 7440-00-8

🧲 NEODYMIUM METAL 

1️⃣ Physical and Chemical Properties

• Chemical Name: Neodymium

• Chemical Symbol: Nd

• CAS Number: 7440-00-8

• EC Number: 231-109-3

• Atomic Number: 60

• Atomic Weight: 144.24 g/mol

• Appearance: Silvery, slightly violet metallic solid

• Melting Point: 1,024 °C

• Boiling Point: 3,074 °C

• Density: 7.01 g/cm³

• Crystal Structure: Hexagonal

• Reactivity: Rapidly oxidizes in air, tarnishes in humid environments

• Magnetic Behavior: Paramagnetic; forms extremely strong NdFeB magnets

2️⃣ Detailed Applications

• NdFeB magnet production: Core material for high-strength permanent magnets used in motors, generators, speakers, and hard drives

• Laser technology: Used in Nd:YAG laser crystals

• Glass and ceramic coloring: Provides violet-blue tint

• Defense systems: Radar, sonar, guidance electronics

• Electric vehicles: Motor and battery systems

• Wind turbines: High-efficiency generator magnets

• Hydrogen storage: Alloyed for energy systems

3️⃣ Synonyms, CAS, EC, and Codes

4️⃣ Alternatives / Substitutes

• Praseodymium (Pr): Used in NdFeB magnet blends

• Samarium (Sm): Alternative in high-temperature magnets

• Lanthanum (La): Used in glass and alloy systems

• Zirconium (Zr): Substitute in high-temperature alloys

5️⃣ Sectoral Compatibility Table

6️⃣ Common Names

• Neodymium magnet metal

• Silvery rare earth element

• NdFeB alloy component

• Laser additive metal

7️⃣ Production

• Ore Sources: Monazite and bastnäsite

• Process: Acid leaching → Solvent extraction → Electrolysis

• Available Forms: Powder, granules, ingots, alloy

• Main Producer Countries: China, USA, Australia

• Commercial Purity Grades: 99% to 99.99%

8️⃣ Mandatory Sectors and Processes

• NdFeB magnet manufacturing: Critical component

• Laser crystal production: Used in Nd:YAG systems

• EV motors and turbines: High-efficiency magnet core

• Defense electronics: Radar and guidance systems