Neodymium chloride
Neodymium chloride anhydrous technical data:
| Item | NdCl3-3N | NdCl3-3N5 | NdCl3-4N |
| REO（wt%） | ≥66.0 | ≥66.0 | ≥66.0 |
| Relative purity of rare earths（wt%） | |||
| La2O3/REO | ≤0.02 | ≤0.01 | ≤0.001 |
| CeO2/REO | ≤0.02 | ≤0.01 | ≤0.001 |
| Pr6O11/REO | ≤0.02 | ≤0.005 | ≤0.001 |
| Nd2O3/REO | ≥99.9 | ≥99.95 | ≥99.99 |
| Sm2O3/REO | ≤0.0005 | ≤0.0002 | ≤0.00002 |
| Y2O3/REO | ≤0.0005 | ≤0.0002 | ≤0.00002 |
| Non-RE impurities（wt%） | |||
| Fe2O3 | ≤0.005 | ≤0.003 | ≤0.001 |
| CaO | ≤1.0 | ≤0.1 | ≤0.05 |
| MgO | ≤0.3 | ≤0.01 | ≤0.003 |
| ZnO | ≤0.005 | ≤0.003 | ≤0.003 |
| SO42- | ≤0.03 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.03 |
| NH4+ | ≤0.1 | ≤0.1 | ≤0.05 |
| H2O | ≤0.5 | ≤0.5 | ≤0.5 |
| Water Soluble（PH:5-6) | Clear | Clear | Clear |
Application:
Neodymium chloride has a wide range of applications in various fields, mainly including the following aspects:
1. Catalyst: Neodymium chloride, as a catalyst, has high catalytic activity and is commonly used in the production of synthetic resins, pharmaceutical intermediates, plastics, etc. In addition, it can also be used for organic and inorganic catalytic reactions, promoting the progress of chemical reactions.
2. Pigments and coatings: Neodymium chloride is also widely used in the fields of ceramics, glass, and coatings. Especially in the surface coating of aluminum alloy, neodymium chloride can enhance its corrosion resistance and wear resistance.
3. Production of refractory metals and alloys: Neodymium chloride can be used to produce various refractory metals and alloys, such as tungsten alloys and tantalum alloys, which are commonly used in aerospace devices, nuclear power plant components, and high-temperature heat treatment equipment.
4. Laser materials: After mixing neodymium chloride with other materials for refining, laser materials can be made, which produce lasers with high storage efficiency and laser beam quality, widely used in communication, manufacturing, and medical fields.
5. Medical imaging and treatment: Neodymium chloride has applications in medical imaging and can be mixed with other imaging agents for radionuclide scanning, used for diagnosing diseases and monitoring therapeutic effects. In addition, it can also be used to treat tumors, improve the specificity of radiation processes, and reduce damage to normal tissues.
6. Electroplating and Precision Components: Neodymium chloride is used for electroplating semiconductor devices and precision components, improving the weldability of materials and increasing welding speed, strength, and hardness.
7. Casting, welding, and protective film: Neodymium chloride is also used for casting, welding, and manufacturing heat-resistant agents, corrosion-resistant agents, and lubricants. It can form protective films and is used in industries such as automotive, construction, smelting, and food.