Description

Neodymium Iodide CAS NO 13813-24-6 is a rare earth metal halide compound, serving as a crucial precursor in advanced material synthesis and specialized chemical processes. Its high reactivity and specific ionic properties make it an essential reagent for creating high-performance inorganic materials and catalysts. This product is primarily sought by manufacturers and researchers in the fields of specialty chemicals, electronics, and materials science.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of Ziegler-Natta type catalysts for polymerization reactions.
• Optical Material Manufacturing: A key starting material for producing neodymium-doped crystals and glasses used in lasers and optical amplifiers.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a volatile source for depositing neodymium-containing thin films in semiconductor and coating applications.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a Lewis acid catalyst in specialized organic transformations, such as Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation reactions.
• Phosphor Production: Employed in the manufacture of phosphors for display and lighting technologies.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new materials and catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Neodymium Iodide
CAS No.	13813-24-6
Molecular Formula	NdI3 (commonly)
Molecular Weight	NdI3: 524.96 g/mol
Synonyms	Neodymium triiodide; Neodymium(III) iodide; Triiodoneodymium; Neodymium iodide (NdI3); NdI3; Rare earth iodide
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Quality Control

Our Neodymium Iodide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, this material must be stored in a cool, dry place under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (NdI3)	≥ 99.9% (Anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Rare Earth Impurities (ICP-OES)	≤ 0.1% total
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm

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