Description

Neodymium Nitrate Hexahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element neodymium, widely recognized for its role as a critical precursor in advanced material synthesis. This compound is essential for producing materials with unique optical, magnetic, and catalytic properties that drive innovation across high-tech industries. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and research institutions in the electronics, ceramics, chemical catalysis, and specialty glass sectors.

Application

• Phosphor and Laser Crystal Manufacturing: A key raw material for doping yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) and other host crystals to produce solid-state laser materials and upconversion phosphors.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Used in the preparation of neodymium-based catalysts for polymerization reactions and petroleum refining processes.
• Specialty Glass and Ceramics: Imparts specific color filtration properties (purple/red hues) to glass and is used in dielectric ceramics for capacitors and other electronic components.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a precursor for depositing neodymium oxide (Nd₂O₃) thin films in semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for developing new magnetic materials, luminescent compounds, and other functional materials.
• Electroplating: Used in specialized electroplating baths for surface treatment and coating applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Neodymium Nitrate Hexahydrate
CAS No.	16454-60-7
Molecular Formula	Nd(NO₃)₃·6H₂O
Molecular Weight	438.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Neodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate; Nitric acid, neodymium(3+) salt, hexahydrate; Neodymium trinitrate hexahydrate; Nd(NO3)3.6H2O; Neodymium nitrate 6-hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Neodymium Nitrate Hexahydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and decomposition. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents and combustible organics.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light purple to pink crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Nd(NO₃)₃·6H₂O)	≥ 99.0%
Assay (as Nd₂O₃)	≥ 43.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001%
Other Rare Earths	≤ 0.1%
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%

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