Neodymium

About Neodymium (Nd)

Symbol: Nd
Atomic Number: 60
Atomic Weight: 144.242
Element Category: Lanthanide

Properties of Neodymium

• Reactivity: Neodymium oxidises in air promptly.
• Appearance: The metal exhibits a silvery appearance.
• Allotropic Forms: It can transform between a dual hexagonal form and a frame-shaped cubic structure.
• Isotopes: Seven stable isotopes and fourteen radioactive isotopes have been identified.

Resources and Extraction

Neodymium is primarily extracted from its salts. Ion exchange and solvent extraction methods are employed. Additionally, water-free halides are reduced using calcium metal.

Applications of Neodymium

Neodymium is used in various industrial sectors:

• Magnets: Permanent magnets (Nd₂Fe₁₄B) are produced and are used in motors, generators and magnetic locking systems.
• Electronics: It is utilised in loudspeakers, headphones and computer hard discs owing to its high magnetic strength.
• Optics and Lasers: Neodymium-doped crystals are applied in lasers and optical instruments.
• Glass Colouring: It is employed to colour glass in items such as sun spectacles and astronomical instruments.
• Cryogenic Cooling: It is used in cryocoolers to achieve low temperatures.

Neodymium Products from Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM)

SAM offers a range of Neodymium products with a high purity (≥99.0 %):

Neodymium Metals:

• Neodymium Powder
• Neodymium Metal

Neodymium Alloys:

• Magnesium-Neodymium Prealloys
• Aluminium-Neodymium Prealloys
• Neodymium Iron Alloys (Nd-Fe)

Neodymium Compounds and Catalysts:

• Neodymium Oxide
• Neodymium Fluoride
• Neodymium Chloride
• Nano-Neodymium Oxide
• Neodymium Nitrate

Neodymium Evaporation Materials:

• Neodymium Metal
• Neodymium Oxide

Other Neodymium Products:

• Neodymium-doped Yttrium Orthovanadate (Nd:YVO₄)
• Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminium Garnet (Nd:YAG)
• Neodymium Glass

Advantages of Neodymium Products

• High Magnetic Force: Measured magnetic strength meets technical requirements for specific applications.
• Versatility: It is used in sectors such as electronics, optics and automotive engineering.
• Quality and Purity: Strict quality control procedures ensure a product purity of ≥99.0 % and reproducible outcomes.
• Technical Expertise: Specialists provide guidance for the correct utilisation of the material.
• Reliable Supply: Efficient logistics guarantee continuous global distribution.