Description

Neodymium Oxalate is a specialized rare earth compound with the CAS registry number 14551-74-7. This high-purity inorganic salt serves as a critical precursor material in advanced manufacturing and technology sectors. It is essential for industries requiring precise control over neodymium content and particle morphology. Key users include manufacturers of high-performance magnets, specialty glass, phosphors, and catalysts.

Application

• Permanent Magnet Precursor: A key starting material in the synthesis of neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) sintered and bonded magnets, which are vital for electric vehicles, wind turbines, and high-efficiency motors.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Used as a doping agent to impart specific optical properties, such as color filtering and laser host materials, in technical glass and advanced ceramics.
• Catalyst Manufacturing: Acts as a catalyst component or precursor in petroleum cracking, polymerization, and fine chemical synthesis processes.
• Phosphor Production: Employed in the formulation of phosphors for lighting, displays, and optoelectronic devices.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a source material for depositing neodymium oxide thin films in semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for developing new materials, including superconductors and hydrogen storage alloys.

Basic Information

Product Name	Neodymium Oxalate
CAS No.	14551-74-7
Molecular Formula	C6Nd2O12 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	552.56 (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Neodymium(III) oxalate; Neodymium ethanedioate; Dinneodymium tris(oxalate); Oxalic acid, neodymium(3+) salt; Neodymium oxalate hydrate; NdOx; Nd2(C2O4)3; Rare earth oxalate
EINECS	238-588-9

Quality Control

Our Neodymium Oxalate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications, including purity, metallic impurity profiles, and loss on ignition. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with traceable lot numbers for full quality assurance and supply chain transparency. Our production adheres to relevant ISO standards, and material can be supplied to meet specific customer requirements for high-tech applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Nd2O3)	≥ 44.0 %
Neodymium (Nd) Content	≥ 38.5 %
Loss on Ignition (LOI)	Contact for details
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005 %
Other Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.5 %
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable

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