Description

Neodymium Fluoride Hemihydrate is a specialized inorganic salt of the rare earth element neodymium. This high-purity compound is critical for applications requiring precise optical and magnetic properties. It is primarily utilized in the manufacturing of advanced optical glasses, laser crystals, and specialized phosphors. Global industries rely on its consistent quality for research, development, and high-tech production processes.

Application

• Optical Glass & Fiber Manufacturing: A key dopant for producing specialized glasses with specific refractive indices and for fiber optic amplifiers.
• Laser Crystal Production: Used as a starting material in the synthesis of solid-state laser crystals, such as Nd:YAG and Nd:YLF.
• Phosphors and Luminescent Materials: Serves as a precursor in the creation of phosphors for lighting, displays, and up-conversion materials.
• Catalysis Research: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst component in various organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Magnetic Material Precursor: Acts as a source material in the production of high-performance neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) permanent magnets.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used in thin-film deposition processes for creating neodymium-containing coatings.
• Laboratory & Research Reagent: A high-purity chemical for analytical standards and experimental synthesis in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	Neodymium Fluoride Hemihydrate
CAS No.	14932-78-6
Molecular Formula	F3Nd · 0.5H2O / NdF3 · 0.5H2O
Molecular Weight	219.24 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Neodymium(III) fluoride hemihydrate; Neodymium trifluoride hemihydrate; Neodymium fluoride hydrate; NdF3·0.5H2O; Fluorolanthanide; Rare earth fluoride; Lanthanide fluoride; Neodymium fluoride (NdF3) hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Neodymium Fluoride Hemihydrate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets exacting purity and compositional standards typical for high-grade rare earth materials. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking or degradation. Keep away from strong alkalis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as NdF3)	≥ 99.9%
Assay (Nd2O3 basis)	≥ 85.0%
Water Content (KF)	3.0 - 5.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001%
Other Rare Earths	≤ 0.1%

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