Neodymium Iodide, Neodymium Triiodide, Neodymium (III) Iodide, 13813-24-6

Neodymium Iodide, Neodymium Triiodide, Neodymium (III) Iodide, 13813-24-6

🧲 NEODYMIUM IODIDE

1️⃣ Physical and Chemical Properties

• Chemical Name: Neodymium(III) Iodide

• Chemical Formula: NdI₃

• CAS Number: 13813-24-6

• EC Number: 237-263-3

• Molecular Weight: 520.83 g/mol

• Appearance: Pale violet-pink crystalline powder

• Melting Point: ~782 °C

• Solubility: Soluble in water and alcohol

• Stability: Hygroscopic, degrades in humid conditions

• Density: ~5.5 g/cm³

• Crystal Structure: Trigonal

2️⃣ Detailed Applications

• Organic synthesis: Used as a Lewis acid catalyst

• Laser crystals: Applied in Nd:YAG and Nd:YLF systems

• NdFeB magnet production: Soluble neodymium source

• 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 Chloride (NdCl₃): Similar solubility and catalytic properties

• Neodymium Nitrate (Nd(NO₃)₃): Alternative soluble neodymium source

• Praseodymium Iodide (PrI₃): Similar optical and synthesis applications

• Zirconium Iodide: Substitute in vacuum and coating systems

5️⃣ Sectoral Compatibility Table

6️⃣ Common Names

• Neodymium salt

• Pale violet iodide crystal

• NdFeB precursor

• Laser iodide additive

7️⃣ Production

• Source Material: Neodymium-containing solutions

• Process: Reaction with iodide salts → Filtration → Drying

• Available Grades: Technical and ultra-dry purity

• Main Producer Countries: China, India, USA

• Commercial Purity Grades: 99% to 99.999%

8️⃣ Mandatory Sectors and Processes

• Organic synthesis labs: Preferred as Lewis acid catalyst

• Laser crystal production: Used in Nd:YAG and Nd:YLF systems

• Vacuum systems: Evaporation and coating applications

• Optical glass production: Refractive index adjustment