Catalog Number
ACMA00021106
Product Name
Neodymium Oxide
Description
DryPowder; OtherSolid; PelletsLargeCrystals
IUPAC Name
neodymium(3+);oxygen(2-)
Molecular Weight
336.48g/mol
InChI
InChI=1S/2Nd.3O/q2*+3;3*-2
InChI Key
PLDDOISOJJCEMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application
Neodymium Oxide serves a crucial role in the glass and ceramics industries due to its unique properties and versatility in coloring. As a light-blue powder, it provides a range of visual effects depending on its concentration, yielding striking aqua, lavender, and grape hues in various glaze bases. These colors can vary under different artificial lights, adding to their appeal. Moreover, its interaction with iron during oxidation can produce a stable neutral gray, but it is essential to avoid iron impurities to fully achieve its vibrant colors. Beyond its pigmenting capabilities, Neodymium Oxide functions as a catalyst and plays a significant role in producing specialized glass, such as color TV tubes. It is hygroscopic and can absorb atmospheric moisture and CO2, forming neodymium carbonate, and is soluble in strong mineral acids, reacting to form neodymium salts. Its chemical behavior includes the conversion to neodymium chloride, fluoride, and even metallic neodymium under specific conditions, showcasing its adaptability in various industrial and chemical applications.
Compound Is Canonicalized
Yes
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
5
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count
0
Deprecated CAS
1446435-09-1, 2115731-55-8, 2174139-44-5
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
0
MeSH Entry Terms
Nano Nd2O3;Nd2O3;neodymium oxide
Monoisotopic Mass
331.80020g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area
3Ų
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count
0