Neodymium Chloride Hexahydrate, Neodymium Trichloride Hexahydrate, 13477-89-9

Neodymium Chloride Hexahydrate, Neodymium Trichloride Hexahydrate, 13477-89-9

1. General Information

• Chemical Name: Neodymium(III) chloride hexahydrate

• CAS No: 13477-89-9

• Formula: NdCl₃·6H₂O

• Molecular Weight: 372.58 g/mol

• Appearance: Light purple to pink crystalline solid, hygroscopic

• Packaging Types: Glass bottles, sealed containers, 25 kg bags/drums

2. Technical Properties

• Density: ~2.2 g/cm³

• Solubility: Highly soluble in water

• Melting Point: ~600 °C (anhydrous form)

• Boiling Point: Decomposes with water loss (hydrate form)

• Crystal Structure: Typical rare-earth halide structure

3. Detailed Applications

• Optical Materials: Used in laser crystals and phosphors

• Magnetic Materials: Precursor for neodymium magnets

• Catalysis: Applied in organic synthesis reactions

• Research: Rare-earth chemistry and advanced material development

4. Production Method / Sources

• Reaction of neodymium oxide (Nd₂O₃) with hydrochloric acid

• Extraction and purification from rare-earth ores

5. Sectoral Suitability Table

6. Mandatory Processes (Regulatory Requirements)

• REACH registration (EU)

• CLP/GHS labeling compliance

• National chemical notification requirements

7. Other Names

• International: Neodymium trichloride hexahydrate

• Commercial: NdCl₃·6H₂O

• Common Name: Neodymium chloride hexahydrate

8. Alternative Products / Substitutes

• Neodymium oxide (Nd₂O₃)

• Neodymium nitrate (Nd(NO₃)₃)

9. Regulatory & Compliance

• REACH: Registered substance

• TS EN: Compliant with chemical standards

• FDA/EFSA: Not approved as food additive

• ISO: Produced under ISO 9001 quality systems

10. Safety & MSDS Summary

• Hazards: Irritant, hygroscopic

• GHS Symbols: ⚠️ Irritant

• Storage: Airtight, moisture-free environment

• Transport: General chemical transport rules

• PPE: Gloves, goggles, protective mask

11. Market & Commercial Information

• Packaging: 25 kg bags, 200 L drums, laboratory-grade glass bottles

• Trade Names: Available from Alfa Aesar, Sigma-Aldrich, Acros Organics

• Main Producer Countries: China, USA, Germany

12. Quality & Analytical Data

• Purity Levels: 99.9% – 99.99% (trace metals basis)

• Forms: Hexahydrate crystalline solid

• Testing Methods: ICP-MS, XRD, FTIR

13. Environmental & Sustainability Aspects

• Rare-earth mining has high energy demand and environmental impact

• Requires controlled disposal due to reactivity with moisture

• Recycling pathways are limited compared to common salts

14. Visual Support

• GHS Pictograms: ⚠️ Irritant

• Packaging Examples: Glass bottles, bags, drums

• Sector Suitability Table: ✔/✖ marks shown above