Neodymium-Aluminum Master Alloy, AlNd5, AlNd10, AlNd15, AlNd20

Neodymium-Aluminum Master Alloy, AlNd5, AlNd10, AlNd15, AlNd20

🧲 NEODYMIUM-ALUMINUM ALLOY (Al-Nd)

1️⃣ Physical and Chemical Properties

• Chemical Name: Neodymium-Aluminum Master Alloy

• Chemical Formula: Al-Nd (typically 5–20 wt% Nd)

• CAS Number: No dedicated CAS for alloy

• Appearance: Silvery-grey metallic ingot or granules

• Density: ~2.8–3.5 g/cm³

• Melting Point: ~620–660 °C (depends on Nd content)

• Crystal Structure: FCC aluminum matrix with intermetallic Nd phases

• Stability: Stable under ambient conditions, oxidizes slowly

2️⃣ Detailed Applications

• Grain refiner: Enhances microstructure in aluminum casting

• Modifier alloy: Improves mechanical strength and thermal resistance

• NdFeB magnet production: Carrier for neodymium in Al-based systems

• Electronics and aerospace: Lightweight, high-strength alloy systems

• Sputtering targets: Used in thin-film deposition

3️⃣ Synonyms, Codes, and Trade Forms

4️⃣ Alternatives / Substitutes

• Al-Ce: Cost-effective rare earth additive

• Al-La: Grain refining and modification

• Al-Ti-B: Conventional grain refiner

• Al-Nd-Fe: Specialized magnetic alloy precursor

5️⃣ Sectoral Compatibility Table

6️⃣ Common Names

• AlNd alloy

• Neodymium master alloy

• Grain refiner additive

• Magnetic alloy precursor

7️⃣ Production

• Source Material: Molten aluminum reacted with neodymium metal or NdF₃

• Process: Alloying under vacuum or inert gas → Casting → Granulation

• Available Forms: Ingot, granules, sputtering targets

• Main Producer Countries: China, Germany, USA

• Commercial Purity Grades: 99% base metal, controlled Nd content