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Neodymium Nitrate
Nd(NO3)3
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Neodymium Nitrate 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. When mixed with hydrocarbons, nitrate compounds can form a flammable mixture. Nitrates are excellent precursors for production of ultra high purity compounds and certain catalyst and nanoscale(nanoparticles and nanopowders) materials. All metallic nitrates are inorganic salts of a given metal cation and the nitrate anion. The nitrate anion is a univalent (-1 charge) polyatomic ion composed of a single nitrogen atom ionically bound to three oxygen atoms (Symbol: NO3) for a total formula weight of 62.05. Primary applications include lasers, glass coloring and tinting, and dielectrics. NdNO3 is generally immediately available in most volumes. Ultra high purity and high purity compositions improve both optical quality and usefulness as scientific standards. Nanoscale (See also Nanotechnology Information and Quantum Dots) elemental powders and suspensions, as alternative high surface area forms, may be considered. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available.

Neodymium is a Block F, Group 3, Period 6 element. The electronic configuration is [Xe]4f46s2. In its elemental form neodymium's CAS number is 7440-00-8. The neodymium atom has a radius of 181.4.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is 181.pm.

Formula CAS No. Appearance Molecular Weight Density Melting Point Boiling Point Solubility Stability
Nd(NO3)3 16454-60-7 Light purple 330.25       Soluble in water, moderately soluble in strong mineral acids Highly hygroscopic
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Material Safety Data Sheet
  • 1 Identification of substance

    • Product details

    • Trade name Neodymium nitrate
  • 2 Composition/Data on components:

    • Chemical characterization:
                 Designation: (CAS#)                                        
      Neodymium nitrate, hexahydrate (CAS# 16454-60-7), 100%
    • Identification number(s):
    • EINECS Number: 233-153-9
  • 3 Hazards identification

    • Hazard designation:
      Xi Irritant
      O  Oxidising
    • Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
      R 8        Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
      R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
  • 4 First aid measures

    • After inhalation
      Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.
      Seek immediate medical advice.
    • After skin contact
      Instantly wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
      Seek immediate medical advice.
    • After eye contact
      Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult doctor.
    • After swallowing Seek immediate medical advice.
    • Information for doctor
    • The following symptoms may occur: Methaemoglobinaemia
  • 5 Fire fighting measures

    • Suitable extinguishing agents
      CO2, extinguishing powder or water jet. Fight larger fires with water jet.
    • Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
        flue gases:
      Can be released in case of fire:
      Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
    • Protective equipment:
      Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
      Wear full protective suit.
  • 6 Accidental release measures

    • Person-related safety precautions:
      Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
      Ensure adequate ventilation
    • Measures for environmental protection:
      Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
    • Measures for cleaning/collecting: Ensure adequate ventilation.
    • Additional information:
      See Section 7 for information on safe handling
      See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
      See Section 13 for information on disposal.
  • 7 Handling and storage


    • Handling
    • Information for safe handling:
      Keep containers tightly sealed.
      Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
      Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
    • Information about protection against explosions and fires:
      Substance/product can reduce the ignition temperature of flammable substances.
      This substance is an oxidizer and its heat of reaction with reducing agents or combustibles may cause ignition.

    • Storage
    • Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:
      No special requirements.
    • Information about storage in one common storage facility:
      Store away from flammable substances.
      Store away from reducing agents.
      Do not store together with acids.
      Do not store together with alkalis (caustic solutions).
    • Further information about storage conditions:
      Keep container tightly sealed.
      Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
  • 8 Exposure controls and personal protection

    • Additional information about design of technical systems:
      Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

    • Components with critical values that require monitoring at the
      workplace:                                                             
      Not required.
    • Additional information: No data

    • Personal protective equipment
    • General protective and hygienic measures
      The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to in handling the chemicals.
      Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food.
      Instantly remove any soiled and impregnated garments.
      Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work.
      Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
    • Breathing equipment: Use breathing protection with high concentrations.
    • Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
    • Eye protection:
      Safety glasses
      Face protection
    • Body protection: Protective work clothing.
  • 9 Physical and chemical properties:

    • General Information

    • Form: Crystalline
    • Colour: Violet
    • Smell: Odourless
    •   Value/Range  Unit    Method      
    • Change in condition
    • Melting point/Melting range:                 69-71 ° C
    • Boiling point/Boiling range:       Not determined
    • Sublimation temperature / start:   Not determined

    • Flash point:                       Not applicable

    • Inflammability (solid, gaseous)
      Contact with combustible material may cause fire.

    • Ignition temperature:              Not determined

    • Decomposition temperature:         Not determined

    • Critical values for explosion:
    • Lower:                             Not determined
    • Upper:                             Not determined

    • Steam pressure:                    Not determined

    • Density                            Not determined

    • Solubility in / Miscibility with
    • Water:                 at   25 ° C            1529 g/l

    • pH-value:    (200 g/l) at   20 ° C         3.0-4.0
  • 10 Stability and reactivity

    • Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
      No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
    • Materials to be avoided:
      Reducing agents, easily oxidized materials
      Acids
      Bases
      Aluminum and aluminum alloys.
    • Dangerous reactions:
      Reacts with reducing agents
      Reacts with flammable substances
    • Dangerous products of decomposition: Nitrous vitriol gases
  • 11 Toxicological information

    • Acute toxicity:
      LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:                   
      Oral: LD50: 2750 mg/kg (rat)
    • Primary irritant effect:
    • on the skin: Irritant for skin and mucous membranes.
    • on the eye: Irritant effect.
    • Sensitization: No sensitizing effect known.
    • Additional toxicological information:
      To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
      No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.
  • 12 Ecological information:

    • General notes:
      Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
      Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
      Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water bodies or sewage system.
  • 13 Disposal considerations


    • Product:
    • Recommendation
      Consult state, local or national regulations for proper disposal.
      Hand over to disposers of hazardous waste.
      Must be specially treated under adherence to official regulations.

    • Uncleaned packagings:
    • Recommendation:
      Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
  • 14 Transport information


    • Land transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (cross-border/domestic)
    • ADR/RID-GGVS/E Class:     5.1 (O2) Oxidizing substances.
    • Kemler Number:            50
    • UN-Number:                1477
    • Packaging group:          III
    • Label                     5.1
    • Designation of goods:     1477 NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (Neodymium
                                 nitrate)

    • Maritime transport IMDG/GGVSea:
    • IMDG/GGVSea Class:        5.1
    • UN Number:                1477
    • Label                     5.1
    • Packaging group:          III
    • Correct technical name:   NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S.

    • Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
    • ICAO/IATA Class:          5.1
    • UN/ID Number:             1477
    • Label                     5.1
    • Packaging group:          III
    • Correct technical name:   NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
  • 15 Regulatory information


    • Designation according to EC guidelines:

    • Code letter and hazard designation of product:
      Xi Irritant O Oxidising

    • Risk phrases:
      8        Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
      36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

    • Safety phrases:
      17       Keep away from combustible material.
      26       In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
      36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

    • National regulations

    • Information about limitation of use:
      For use only by technically qualified individuals.
      Employment restrictions concerning young persons must be observed.

    • Water hazard class:
      Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
  • 16 Other information:

      Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of employees.  This information is furnished without warranty, and any use of the product not in conformance with this Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other product or process, is the responsibility of the user.
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