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Neodymium(III) chloride hydrate, REacton™, 99.9% (REO), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Neodymium(III) chloride hydrate is used for production of neodymium metal. It also finds application in lasers and fiber amplifiers. It serves as dopants for silica based as well as plastic fibers. It plays an important role of additives in organic light emitting diodes resulting in improved LED emission spectrum. In addition, it is used in catalysis of polymerization of various dienes. It is used to modify titanium dioxide for use as a photocatalyst. Its coating on aluminum and its alloy protect them from corrosion. It is also extensively used as fluorescent labels for organic molecules.
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Specifications
Melting Point
124°C
Physical Form
Crystalline Aggregates
Quantity
50 g
Assay Percent Range
99.9% (REO)
Molecular Formula
NdCl3·H2O
Solubility Information
Soluble in water.
Formula Weight
250.60 (Anhydrous)
Odor
Odorless
Appearance
Crystalline aggregrates
Chemical Name or Material
Neodymium(III) chloride hydrate
Hazard Category
H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statement
P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber
233-031-5
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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