| Product ID | Formula | Purity | Dimension | Quantity | Price in € | Inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6017010800PD001 | NdCl3·xH2O | 99.9% (REO) | / | 250g | 173.00 | Inquire |
| 6017010800PD002 | NdCl3·xH2O | 99.99% (REO) | / | 100g | 220.00 | Inquire |
| 6017010800PD003 | NdCl3·xH2O | 99.999% (REO) | / | 50g | 184.00 | Inquire |
Chemical Composition: Neodymium Chloride Hydrate is composed of neodymium chloride (NdCl₃) with water molecules attached (hydrate), typically existing in forms like NdCl₃·6H₂O.
Solubility: It is highly soluble in water and other polar solvents, forming violet or pink-colored solutions due to neodymium’s optical properties.
Hygroscopic Nature: Neodymium Chloride Hydrate is strongly hygroscopic, meaning it readily absorbs moisture from the air, which requires storage in dry conditions to prevent clumping or degradation.
Optical Properties: The compound exhibits unique optical absorption bands, particularly in the visible and near-infrared regions, related to neodymium’s electronic transitions.
Thermal Stability: When heated, Neodymium Chloride Hydrate releases water molecules (dehydrates) and converts to anhydrous neodymium chloride.
Magnetic Properties: While not as strong as neodymium in its metallic or alloy forms, NdCl₃·xH₂O retains some paramagnetic properties due to the presence of neodymium ions.
Optical Applications: Due to its unique absorption spectra, Neodymium Chloride Hydrate is used in the production of lasers and as a dopant for glass and crystals in optical devices.
Catalysis: NdCl₃·xH₂O is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis, especially in polymerization reactions and other chemical processes that benefit from rare-earth elements.
Magnetic Material Synthesis: It serves as a precursor for synthesizing neodymium-based magnetic materials, such as neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets.
Glass and Ceramics: Neodymium chloride hydrate is added to glass and ceramics to produce violet and reddish hues, useful in both decorative and technical applications, including filters and lenses.
Research and Development: In laboratory settings, it is often used in the synthesis of other neodymium compounds and for exploring neodymium’s chemical behavior in various environments.
Phosphors for Lighting: NdCl₃·xH₂O is used in the production of phosphors for LED lighting and display screens, contributing to color correction and tuning.
VI HALBLEITERMATERIAL GmbH (VIMATERIAL) employs a stringent quality assurance system to ensure the reliability of our product quality. Strict quality control is implemented throughout the entire production chain, and for defective products, we strictly enforce the principle of rework and redo. Each batch is released only after passing detailed specification tests.
Every batch of our materials is independently tested, and, if necessary, we send samples to certified companies for testing. We provide these documents and analysis certificates with the shipment to certify that our products meet the required standards.
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