Neodymium(III) chloride Anhydrous
Neodymium(III) chloride Anhydrous
Neodymium(III) chloride Anhydrous | |
Product No | NRE-300451 |
CAS No. | 10024-93-8 |
Formula | NdCl3 |
Purity | ≥ 99.99% |
Grade | Anhydrous |
Form | Powder |
Molecular Weight | 250.60 g/mol |
Neodymium(III) chloride Anhydrous
Neodymium(III) chloride anhydrous (NdCl₃) is a compound of the rare earth element neodymium, used in various industrial and scientific applications due to its unique properties. Here’s an overview of its applications:
Permanent Magnets
High-Performance Magnets:
Deployment: Neodymium(III) chloride is a precursor in the production of neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets, which are among the strongest permanent magnets available.
Applications: Used in electric motors, hard disk drives, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, and various other high-tech applications.
Catalysts
Chemical Reactions:
Deployment: Neodymium chloride can be used as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in various chemical reactions, including polymerization.
Applications: Catalysis in the production of polymers such as polypropylene and other specialty chemicals.
Optical Materials
Laser Systems:
Deployment: Neodymium ions are used in laser materials, such as neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet.
Applications: High-power lasers for industrial cutting and welding, medical lasers for surgery and dermatology, and laser spectroscopy.
Phosphors:
Deployment: Neodymium chloride is used in the production of phosphors for fluorescent lighting and display technologies.
Applications: Fluorescent lamps, LEDs, and other lighting and display applications.
Glass and Ceramics
Glass Manufacturing:
Deployment: Neodymium chloride is used as an additive in the production of special glass types that exhibit unique optical properties.
Applications: Colored glass, optical glass, and glass used in high-precision optical instruments.
Ceramic Materials:
Deployment: Used in the preparation of advanced ceramics that benefit from the addition of neodymium.
Applications: High-performance ceramics used in electronics, aerospace, and other advanced technology fields.
Magnetic Materials
Magnetic Alloys:
Deployment: Neodymium chloride is used to produce magnetic alloys and materials with specific magnetic properties.
Applications: Development of materials for magnetic sensors, actuators, and other electronic components.
Electronic and Energy Storage Devices
Battery Technology:
Deployment: Neodymium compounds, including those derived from NdCl₃, are explored for use in energy storage devices and batteries.
Applications: Potential use in advanced battery technologies and energy storage system