Description

Monazite is a crucial phosphate mineral primarily valued as a significant source of rare earth elements (REEs) such as cerium, lanthanum, neodymium, and thorium. Its importance lies in its concentrated and relatively accessible form of these critical materials, which are essential for modern high-tech and green energy applications. This product is vital for industries including metallurgy, catalysis, electronics, and the manufacturing of permanent magnets, phosphors, and polishing compounds.

Application

• As a primary source material for rare earth element (REE) extraction, including cerium, lanthanum, and neodymium.
• In the production of alloys and specialty metals for aerospace, defense, and automotive applications.
• As a component in catalysts for petroleum refining and automotive catalytic converters.
• For manufacturing permanent magnets used in electric vehicles, wind turbines, and hard disk drives.
• In the production of phosphors and lighting materials for LEDs, displays, and fluorescent lamps.
• As an abrasive polishing compound for optical lenses, semiconductors, and glass.
• In nuclear applications due to its thorium content, subject to strict regulatory controls.
• For research and development in material science and geology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Monazite
CAS No.	1306-41-8
Molecular Formula	(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO₄
Molecular Weight	Varies by composition
Synonyms	Cerium Lanthanum Neodymium Thorium Phosphate; Rare Earth Phosphate; Monazite Sand; Monazite-(Ce); Monazite-(La); Thorium-bearing Monazite; RE Phosphate Ore
EINECS	215-147-9

Quality Control

Our Monazite is sourced and processed under stringent quality protocols to ensure consistent composition and purity for industrial applications. Quality is verified through assays for total rare earth oxide (TREO) content, individual REE distribution, and thorium concentration. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific composition and impurity profiles are available upon request to meet your procurement and compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its natural mineral composition and potential for dust generation, appropriate industrial hygiene practices should be observed during handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brownish sand or granular solid
Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO)	≥ 55% - 65%
Cerium Oxide (CeO₂)	20% - 30%
Lanthanum Oxide (La₂O₃)	15% - 25%
Neodymium Oxide (Nd₂O₃)	10% - 20%
Thorium Oxide (ThO₂)	< 10% (Typical)
Particle Size	Customizable (e.g., -100 mesh)
Identification (XRD)	Complies

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.