Neodymium Chloride, Neodymium Trichloride, 10024-93-8

Neodymium Chloride, Neodymium Trichloride, 10024-93-8

🧪 NEODYMIUM CHLORIDE

1️⃣ Physical and Chemical Properties

• Chemical Name: Neodymium(III) Chloride Hydrate

• Chemical Formula: NdCl₃·xH₂O

• CAS Number: 10024-93-8

• EC Number: 233-060-3

• Molecular Weight: ~263.5 g/mol (depends on hydration level)

• Appearance: Pale pink to white crystalline powder

• Melting Point: ~250 °C (hydrates decompose with water loss)

• Solubility: Soluble in water and alcohol

• Stability: Hygroscopic, degrades in humid air

• Density: ~4.13 g/cm³

• Crystal Structure: Hexagonal

2️⃣ Detailed Applications

• NdFeB magnet production: Soluble neodymium source

• Laser crystals: Used in Nd:YAG systems

• Organic synthesis: Lewis acid catalyst

• Vacuum systems: Used in evaporation and thin-film deposition

• Laboratory reagent: For rare earth element analysis

• Optical glass manufacturing: Refractive index modifier

3️⃣ Synonyms, CAS, EC, and Codes

4️⃣ Alternatives / Substitutes

• Neodymium Nitrate (Nd(NO₃)₃): Soluble alternative for Nd sourcing

• Neodymium Acetate (Nd(CH₃COO)₃): Used in synthesis and CeO₂ production

• Praseodymium Chloride (PrCl₃): Similar optical and catalytic roles

• Zirconium Chloride: Substitute in coating and vacuum systems

5️⃣ Sectoral Compatibility Table

6️⃣ Common Names

• Neodymium salt

• Pale pink crystal powder

• NdFeB precursor

• Laser chloride additive

7️⃣ Production

• Source Material: Neodymium-containing solutions

• Process: Reaction with hydrochloric acid → Filtration → Drying

• Available Grades: Technical and high-purity

• Main Producer Countries: China, India, USA

• Commercial Purity Grades: 99% to 99.999%

8️⃣ Mandatory Sectors and Processes

• NdFeB magnet manufacturing: Soluble Nd source

• Laser crystal production: Used in Nd:YAG systems

• Vacuum systems: Evaporation and coating applications

• Optical glass production: Refractive index adjustment