Neodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate (Nd(NO3)3•6H2O)-Crystalline

Characteristic

Neodymium(III) Nitrate Hexahydrate is a highly water soluble crystalline neodymium source for uses compatible with nitrates and lower (acidic) pH. Nitrate compounds are generally soluble in water. Nitrate materials are also oxidizing agents.

Chemical formula：Nd(NO₃)₃•6H₂O

Molar mass：438.35 g/mol

Appearance：Light purple crystals

Melting point：69-71℃ 

Density：2.26 g/cm³

Boiling Point：83ºC at 760 mmHg

Vapour：49.8 mmHg at 25°C

Application

Neodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate is used to prepare nanoparticles of neodymium oxybromide and neodymium oxide. It is also used in coloring glasses and for doping some glass lasers.