Neodymium(III) oxide, 99.9% (REO), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Neodymium is used in coloring glasses and for doping some glass lasers since it transmits 90% of the blue, green, and red light rays. Neodymium compounds are used in glass coloring, permanent magnets, capacitors, infrared filters, resonators, Catalysis (diene polymerization), laser materials. Neodymium(III) oxide is used to dope glass, including sunglasses, to make solid-state lasers, and to color glasses and enamels.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1313-97-9
• Molecular Formula: Nd2O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 336.48
• MDL Number: MFCD00011134
• InChI Key: PLDDOISOJJCEMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: dineodymium(3+) trioxidandiide
• SMILES: [O--].[O--].[O--].[Nd+3].[Nd+3]

• Melting Point: 2272°C
• Color: Blue
• Physical Form: Sintered Lump
• Quantity: 25 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.9%
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water. Soluble in mineral acids.
• Formula Weight: 336.48
• Appearance: Light blue 3-12mm Sintered Lump
• Density: 7.24 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Neodymium(III) oxide

RUO – Research Use Only