Description

Neodymium Boride is an advanced inorganic compound known for its exceptional hardness and high-temperature stability. This material is valued for its unique combination of magnetic, electrical, and refractory properties, making it a critical component in specialized industrial and research applications. Key industries that utilize this compound include advanced materials manufacturing, electronics, and high-performance ceramics.

Application

• As a hard material additive in cutting tools, abrasives, and wear-resistant coatings.
• In the production of specialized permanent magnets and magnetic recording media.
• As a refractory material for high-temperature crucibles and furnace linings.
• In thin-film deposition for electronic and optical devices.
• As a catalyst or catalyst support in certain high-temperature chemical processes.
• For research and development in material science, particularly in the study of boride ceramics.
• As a neutron absorber or shielding component in nuclear applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Neodymium Boride
CAS No.	12008-23-0
Molecular Formula	NdB6 (primary form)
Molecular Weight	209.11 g/mol (for NdB6)
Synonyms	Neodymium Hexaboride; NdB6; Neodymium Boride (NdB6); Boron Neodymium Alloy; Neodymium Boride Powder; Rare Earth Boride; Neodymium(3+) hexaboranuide
EINECS	234-525-0

Quality Control

Our Neodymium Boride is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and compliance with specified parameters. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, particle size distribution, and metallic impurities is available for every shipment to guarantee traceability and product integrity.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen for long-term storage to prevent oxidation and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (NdB6)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (other sizes available)
Metallic Impurities (ICP-OES)	≤ 0.5% total
Oxygen Content	≤ 1.0%
Bulk Density	Contact for details

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