Description

Neodymium Bromide is an inorganic salt of the rare earth metal neodymium, widely recognized for its role as a versatile precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its high reactivity and specific ionic characteristics make it a valuable component for creating specialized compounds with tailored optical, magnetic, and catalytic properties. This material is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of specialty chemicals, catalysis, and materials science who require high-purity rare earth reagents.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material in the synthesis of Ziegler-Natta and other organometallic catalysts for polymerization reactions.
• Optical Material Synthesis: Used in the preparation of neodymium-doped glasses, crystals, and phosphors for laser and optical amplifier applications.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a volatile source for depositing neodymium-containing thin films in semiconductor and coating processes.
• Research & Development: A key reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new rare earth chemistry, magnetic materials, and luminescent complexes.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Employed as an intermediate in the production of other neodymium salts and organoneodymium compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Neodymium Bromide
CAS No.	13536-80-6
Molecular Formula	NdBr3 (often hydrated as NdBr3·xH2O)
Molecular Weight	384.00 g/mol (anhydrous)
Synonyms	Neodymium(III) bromide; Tribromoneodymium; Neodymium tribromide; Neodymium bromide (NdBr3); UNII-8V71L2A7VH
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Quality Control

Our Neodymium Bromide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

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 under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to greenish crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (NdBr3 basis)	≥ 99.9% (Trace Metals Basis)
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1 % (Total)

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