Description

Neodymium Oxide CAS NO 1313-97-9 is a high-purity rare earth compound, primarily composed of neodymium (III) oxide. It is a critical raw material valued for its unique magnetic, optical, and catalytic properties, enabling advanced technologies. This essential chemical is in high demand across industries such as permanent magnets, specialty glass and ceramics, catalysts, and laser crystals.

Application

• Permanent Magnets: A key component in the production of high-strength NdFeB (Neodymium-Iron-Boron) magnets used in electric vehicle motors, wind turbines, hard disk drives, and high-performance speakers.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Used as a coloring and decolorizing agent in glass, and to impart specific optical properties. Also employed in ceramic capacitors and other electronic ceramics.
• Catalysts: Serves as a catalyst and catalyst promoter in petroleum cracking and various organic synthesis reactions.
• Optical & Laser Materials: Doped into crystals and glasses to create solid-state laser materials for medical, industrial, and defense applications.
• Phosphors & Lighting: Used in phosphors for color television tubes, fluorescent lamps, and other display technologies.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for developing new materials, including superconductors and advanced alloys.

Basic Information

Product Name	Neodymium Oxide
CAS No.	1313-97-9
Molecular Formula	Nd2O3
Molecular Weight	336.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Neodymium(III) Oxide; Neodymia; Dinickel trioxide; Neodymium Sesquioxide; Rare Earth Oxide; Nd2O3; Didymium oxide (historical)
EINECS	215-214-1

Quality Control

Our Neodymium Oxide is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer various grades, including standard industrial and high-purity (99.9%, 99.99%, 99.999%) grades, tailored to specific application requirements. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, trace metal analysis, and physical properties is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, this material must be stored in a cool, dry place, preferably under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light blue powder or lumps
Assay (as Nd2O3)	≥ 99.9%
Rare Earth Purity (REO)	≥ 99.99%
Loss on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 100 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 30 ppm
Calcium (Ca)	≤ 50 ppm
Silicon (Si)	≤ 30 ppm
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., 1-5 µm)

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