Neodymium Sulfate, Neodymium Sulfate Hydrate, Neodymium (III) Sulfate, 10101-95-8

Neodymium Sulfate, Neodymium Sulfate Hydrate, Neodymium (III) Sulfate, 10101-95-8

🧪 NEODYMIUM SULFATE

1️⃣ Physical and Chemical Properties

• Chemical Name: Neodymium(III) Sulfate Hydrate

• Chemical Formula: Nd₂(SO₄)₃·xH₂O (typically 8H₂O)

• CAS Number: 10101-95-8

• EC Number: 233-262-1

• Molecular Weight: 712.24 g/mol (octahydrate)

• Appearance: Pink crystalline powder

• Melting Point: ~700 °C

• Solubility: Soluble in water (~8 g/100 mL @ 20 °C)

• Density: ~2.85 g/cm³

• Crystal Structure: Monoclinic (C2/c)

• Stability: Hygroscopic, dissolves in moist air

2️⃣ Detailed Applications

• NdFeB magnet production: Water-soluble neodymium source

• Glass and ceramic additives: Colorant and UV filter

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

• Rare earth separation: Sulfate precipitation and purification

• Laboratory reagent: Spectroscopic analysis

• Pigment and dye additive: For violet tones

3️⃣ Synonyms, CAS, EC, and Codes

4️⃣ Alternatives / Substitutes

• Neodymium Nitrate (Nd(NO₃)₃): Soluble neodymium source

• Neodymium Oxide (Nd₂O₃): Thermal conversion precursor

• Praseodymium Sulfate (Pr₂(SO₄)₃): Similar optical and synthesis roles

• Zirconium Sulfate: Alternative in glass and ceramic systems

5️⃣ Sectoral Compatibility Table

6️⃣ Common Names

• Neodymium sulfate salt

• Pink crystal powder

• NdFeB precursor

• Glass additive sulfate

7️⃣ Production

• Source Material: Reaction of neodymium oxide or carbonate with sulfuric acid

• Process: Dissolution → Crystallization → Drying

• Available Grades: Octahydrate form, 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 neodymium source

• Glass and ceramic coloring: Violet tone and UV filtering

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

• Rare earth separation: Sulfate-based purification