Description

Neodymium Oxide is a high-purity rare earth compound with the CAS registry number 12648-30-5. It serves as a critical precursor material for advanced technologies, valued for its unique optical, magnetic, and catalytic properties. This essential chemical is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the electronics, permanent magnet, glass polishing, and specialty catalyst industries.

Application

• Permanent Magnets: A key raw material in the production of high-strength NdFeB (Neodymium-Iron-Boron) magnets used in electric vehicle motors, wind turbines, and high-performance speakers.
• Glass & Ceramics: Used as a coloring and decolorizing agent, imparting delicate violet, gray, and wine-red hues, and for manufacturing specialized laser glasses.
• Catalysts: Employed in petroleum cracking and automotive catalytic converters due to its catalytic activity.
• Phosphors & Lasers: Acts as a dopant in crystals and glasses for solid-state lasers and in phosphors for display technologies.
• Electronic Ceramics: A component in multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) and other dielectric materials.
• Metal Alloying: Added to magnesium and aluminum alloys to enhance high-temperature strength and corrosion resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Neodymium Oxide
CAS No.	12648-30-5
Molecular Formula	Nd2O3
Molecular Weight	336.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Neodymia; Dinickel trioxide; Neodymium(3+) oxide; Neodymium sesquioxide; Nickel(III) oxide; Rare earth oxide; Nd2O3; C.I. 77742
EINECS	235-214-5

Quality Control

Our Neodymium Oxide is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration and trace metal analysis by ICP, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for advanced industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C) with low humidity. For long-term storage, consider the use of a desiccator or inert atmosphere to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light blue powder
Assay (as Nd2O3)	≥ 99.9%
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Loss on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001%
Other Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1%

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