Praseodymium neodymium fluoride
Praseodymium neodymium fluoride technical data:
| Item | (PrNd)xFy-75NdA | (PrNd)xFy-75NdB |
| TREO（wt%） | ≥78 | ≥78 |
| Rare earth composition（wt%） | ||
| La2O3/REO | ≤0.05 | ≤0.03 |
| CeO2/REO | ≤0.05 | ≤0.03 |
| Pr6O11/REO | 25±2 | 25±2 |
| Nd2O3/REO | 75±2 | 75±2 |
| Sm2O3/REO | ≤0.03 | ≤0.03 |
| Y2O3/REO | ≤0.01 | ≤0.01 |
| Non-RE impurities（wt%） | ||
| Fe2O3 | ≤0.02 | ≤0.01 |
| CaO | ≤0.05 | ≤0.05 |
| Cl– | ≤0.05 | ≤0.05 |
| Al2O3 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.05 |
| F | ≥27 | ≥27 |
Application:
Praseodymium neodymium fluoride is a rare earth fluoride composed of praseodymium and neodymium elements, with excellent optical and magnetic properties. Its main uses include the following aspects:
1. Optics and laser technology: Praseodymium neodymium fluoride has important applications in laser technology and can be used to prepare efficient solid-state lasers and fiber lasers. In addition, it can also be used to prepare various thin film materials and optical coatings, improving the transmittance and wear resistance of materials.
2. Medical devices: Praseodymium neodymium fluoride is widely used in medical devices, such as X-ray fluorescence analyzers and medical lasers. It has a high ability to absorb radiation and can effectively protect the human body from radiation damage.
3. Detector scintillation material: Praseodymium neodymium fluoride can be used to prepare scintillation materials for detectors, which have excellent performance.
4. Metallurgical industry: In the metallurgical industry, praseodymium neodymium fluoride can be used as an additive for magnesium alloys used in aviation and for electrolytic production of metals.
5. Lighting source: In the lighting source, praseodymium neodymium fluoride is used to manufacture carbon electrodes for arc lamps.
6. Chemical reagents and hard alloy additives: Praseodymium neodymium fluoride is also used for industrial purposes such as manufacturing rare earth metals, hard alloy additives, and chemical reagents.