CAS 10024-93-8 Neodymium(III) chloride - Catalysts / Alfa Chemistry

Synonyms

Neodymium trichloride;NEODYMIUM(III) CHLORIDE;NEODYMIUM CHLORIDE;NdCl3;Neodymium chloride (NdCl3);neodymiumchloride(ndcl3);Neodymium (III) chloride, anhydrous;NEODYMIUM(III) CHLORIDEANHYDROUSBEA

Molecular Weight

250.60

Molecular Formula

NdCl3

Application

Neodymium(III) chloride is a versatile white to off-white powder primarily used in the manufacturing of glass, crystals, and capacitors. Its unique properties allow it to impart delicate shades to glass, ranging from pure violet to wine-red and warm gray, while also enabling the transmission of light with unusually sharp absorption bands. This makes it particularly useful in creating protective lenses for welding goggles and enhancing the contrast between reds and greens in CRT displays. Additionally, it plays a significant role in glass manufacturing due to its ability to produce attractive purple hues. Beyond its application in glass, neodymium(III) chloride serves as a precursor for neodymium metal production and acts as a catalyst to accelerate the polymerization of various dienes, including polybutylene, polybutadiene, and polyisoprene. Furthermore, its luminescent properties make it an effective fluorescent label, aiding in the tracking of organic compounds with a fluorescence microscope during diverse physical and chemical reactions.

February 5, 2025

Exceptional Catalyst and Fluorescent Tracker

Neodymium(III) chloride from Alfa Chemistry has enhanced my polymer research significantly. Its role as a catalyst in polymerization and its luminescent properties make it essential for precise tracking and analysis in experiments.