Description

Diammonium Neodymium Pentanitrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element neodymium. This compound is valued for its role as a specialized precursor in advanced materials synthesis and research applications. It is primarily sought by industries involved in the development of optical materials, specialty catalysts, and high-performance phosphors.

Application

• Optical Material Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing neodymium-doped glasses, crystals, and ceramics used in lasers and optical amplifiers.
• Catalysis Research: Employed in the development and study of rare-earth-based catalysts for specialized organic synthesis and polymerization processes.
• Phosphor Manufacturing: Serves as a source of neodymium ions in the production of specialty phosphors for lighting and display technologies.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used as a precursor for depositing neodymium-containing thin films in semiconductor and coating applications.
• Analytical & Research Reagent: Utilized as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and academic research involving rare earth elements.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Incorporated to impart specific optical or electronic properties to advanced glass and ceramic formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diammonium Neodymium Pentanitrate
CAS No.	15653-40-4
Molecular Formula	(NH4)2Nd(NO3)5
Molecular Weight	Approx. 548.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Neodymium Diammonium Pentanitrate; Ammonium Neodymium Nitrate; Diammonium Neodymium Nitrate; Neodymium (III) Ammonium Nitrate; (NH4)2[Nd(NO3)5]; Rare Earth Ammonium Nitrate; Nd Precursor Salt
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Quality Control

Our Diammonium Neodymium Pentanitrate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including titration, inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere to minimize oxidation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale Violet Crystalline Solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Nd2O3)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (Nd basis)	≥ 99.5%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 100 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Other Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1% total
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%

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