Neodymium Nitrate, Neodymium (III) Nitrate, 16454-60-7

Neodymium Nitrate, Neodymium (III) Nitrate, 16454-60-7

🧪 NEODYMIUM NITRATE

1️⃣ Physical and Chemical Properties

• Chemical Name: Neodymium(III) Nitrate Hexahydrate

• Chemical Formula: Nd(NO₃)₃·6H₂O

• CAS Number: 16454-60-7

• EC Number: 240-476-8

• Molecular Weight: 438.37 g/mol

• Appearance: Pale pink crystalline powder

• Melting Point: ~60 °C (decomposes with water loss)

• Solubility: Highly soluble in water and alcohol

• Density: ~2.6 g/cm³

• Stability: Hygroscopic, degrades in humid air

• Crystal Structure: Monoclinic

2️⃣ Detailed Applications

• NdFeB magnet production: Soluble neodymium source

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

• Glass and ceramic additives: Colorant and UV filter

• Pigments and dyes: Violet tone enhancer

• Laboratory reagent: Spectroscopic analysis

• Rare earth separation: Solvent extraction and precipitation

3️⃣ Synonyms, CAS, EC, and Codes

4️⃣ Alternatives / Substitutes

• Neodymium Sulfate (Nd₂(SO₄)₃): For glass and pigment applications

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

• Praseodymium Nitrate (Pr(NO₃)₃): Similar optical and synthesis roles

• Zirconium Nitrate: Alternative in coating systems

5️⃣ Sectoral Compatibility Table

6️⃣ Common Names

• Neodymium nitrate salt

• Pale pink crystal powder

• NdFeB precursor

• Glass additive nitrate

7️⃣ Production

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

• Process: Dissolution → Crystallization → Drying

• Available Grades: Hexahydrate form, technical and high-purity

• Main Producer Countries: China, India, USA

• Commercial Purity Grades: 99% to 99.999%