Description

Neodymium Oxyfluoride is an inorganic compound of significant industrial importance, primarily valued for its role as a specialized precursor material. Its unique combination of neodymium, oxygen, and fluorine makes it a critical component in the synthesis of advanced inorganic materials. This product is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the fields of specialty glass, optical coatings, and high-performance ceramics, where precise material properties are paramount.

Application

• Optical Material Precursor: A key starting material for manufacturing neodymium-doped laser glasses, optical filters, and specialty optical coatings.
• Ceramic & Glass Additive: Used to impart specific coloration, refractive index, or luminescent properties to advanced ceramics and specialty glass formulations.
• Catalyst Component: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst support in select fluorination and organic synthesis reactions within fine chemical production.
• Research & Development: Serves as a high-purity reagent in academic and industrial R&D for developing new inorganic compounds and materials.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Utilized in the production of certain dielectric and piezoelectric materials for electronic components.
• Phosphor Synthesis: Acts as a raw material in the preparation of phosphors for lighting and display applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Neodymium Oxyfluoride
CAS No.	13816-43-8
Molecular Formula	NdOF
Molecular Weight	197.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Neodymium Fluoride Oxide; Neodymium(III) Oxyfluoride; Oxofluoroneodymium; Fluoroneodymium Oxide; NdOF; Neodymium Monooxyfluoride; Neodymium Fluoride Monoxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Neodymium Oxyfluoride is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration and trace metal analysis by ICP, to meet exacting customer specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical characteristics, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and incompatible with strong acids and strong bases; keep the container tightly sealed and separate from incompatible substances.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale violet powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as NdOF)	≥ 99.0%
Neodymium (Nd) Content	≥ 73.0%
Fluoride (F) Content	≥ 9.6%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details
Trace Metals (ICP)	Contact for details

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