American Elements produces to many standard grades when applicable, including Mil Spec (military grade); ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade; Optical Grade, USP and EP/BP (European Pharmacopeia/British Pharmacopeia) and follows applicable ASTM testing standards.See safety data and research below and pricing/lead time above. American Elements specializes in producing high purity Magnesium Neodymium Sputtering Targets with the highest possible density and smallest possible average grain sizes for use in semiconductor, chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and physical vapor deposition (PVD) display and optical applications. Our standard Sputtering Targets for thin film are available monoblock or bonded with dimensions and configurations up to 820 mm with hole drill locations and threading, beveling, grooves and backing designed to work with both older sputtering devises as well as the latest process equipment, such as large area coating for solar energy or fuel cells and flip-chip applications. Research sized targets are also produced as well as custom sizes and alloys. All targets are analyzed using best demonstrated techniques including X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), Glow Discharge Mass Spectrometry (GDMS), and Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP). "Sputtering" allows for thin film deposition of an ultra high purity sputtering metallic or oxide material onto another solid substrate by the controlled removal and conversion of the target material into a directed gaseous/plasma phase through ionic bombardment. We can also provide targets outside this range in addition to just about any size rectangular, annular, or oval target. Materials are produced using crystallization, solid state and other ultra high purification processes such as sublimation. American Elements specializes in producing custom compositions for commercial and research applications and for new proprietary technologies. American Elements also casts any of the rare earth metals and most other advanced materials into rod, bar or plate form, as well as other machined shapes and through other processes such as nanoparticles (See also application discussion at Nanotechnology Information and at Quantum Dots) and in the form of solutions and organometallics. We also produce Magnesium as disc, granules, ingot, pellets, pieces, powder, and rod. Other shapes are available by request.
Magnesium is a Block S, Group 2, Period 3 element. The number of electrons in each of Magnesium's shells is 2, 8, 2 and its electronic configuration is [Ne] 3s2. In its elemental form magnesium's CAS number is 7439-95-4. The magnesium atom has a radius of 159.9.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is 173.pm. Magnesium the eighth most abundant element in the earth's crust. It is one third lighter than aluminum, and because of this is used in alloys that are essential for aerospace, satellite and missile construction. The metal improves the mechanical, fabrication, and welding characteristics of aluminum when used as an alloying agent. Uses also include flares and pyrotechnics due to its pyrophoric properties. Magnesium compounds, primarily magnesium oxide, are used mainly as refractory material in furnace linings for producing iron and steel, nonferrous metals, glass, and cement. High purity magnesium is found in dietary supplements. Magnesium was first discovered by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808. The name Magnesium originates from a Greek district in Thessaly called Magnesia. See Magnesium research below.Magnesium the eighth most abundant element in the earth's crust. It is one third lighter than aluminum, and because of this is used in alloys that are essential for aerospace, satellite and missile construction. The metal improves the mechanical, fabrication, and welding characteristics of aluminum when used as an alloying agent. Uses also include flares and pyrotechnics due to its pyrophoric properties.
Neodymium is a Block F, Group 3, Period 6 element. The number of electrons in each of Neodymium's shells is 2, 8, 18, 22, 8, 2 and its electronic configuration is [Xe] 4f4 6s2. 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. Neodymium is the most abundant of the rare earths after cerium and lanthanum. Neodymium is available as metal and compounds with purities from 99% to 99.999% (ACS grade to ultra-high purity); metals in the form of foil, sputtering target, and rod, and compounds as submicron and nanopowder. Primary applications include lasers, glass coloring and tinting, dielectrics and, most importantly, as the fundamental basis for neodymium-iron-boron permanent magnets. Neodymium has a strong absorption band centered at 580 nm, which is very close to the human eye's maximum level of sensitivity making it useful in protective lenses for welding goggles. It is also used in CRT displays to enhance contrast between reds and greens and highly valued in glass manufacturing for its attractive purple coloring. Neodymium is included in many formulations of barium titanate, used as dielectric coatings and in multi-layer capacitors essential to electronic equipment. Neodymium was first discovered by Carl Aer von Welsbach in 1885. The name originates from the Greek words 'neos didymos', meaning new twin. See Neodymium research below.
PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONS FOR BULK & RESEARCH QUANTITIES
Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes.
Structure and Allostery of the PKA RIIß Tetrameric Holoenzyme.
Zhang P, Smith-Nguyen EV, Keshwani MM, Deal MS, Kornev AP, Taylor SS.
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Toxicol Ind Health. 2012 Feb 9. [Epub ahead of print]
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Eur J Clin Nutr. 2012 Feb 8. doi: 10.1038/ejcn.2012.4. [Epub ahead of print]
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22318649
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Bio-monitoring for uranium using stream-side terrestrial plants and macrophytes.
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Magnesium sulfate as an adjunct therapy in the management of severe generalized tetanus in a dog.
Simmonds EE, Alwood AJ, Costello MF.
J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio). 2011 Oct;21(5):542-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1476-4431.2011.00674.x. Epub 2011 Sep 14.
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J Indian Med Assoc. 2011 Aug;109(8):546-8.
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22315860
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Efficacy and safety of magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) in the treatment of eclampsia.
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J Indian Med Assoc. 2011 Jul;109(7):485-6, 488.
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22315841
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Chemother Res Pract. 2011;2011:843019. Epub 2011 Jun 27.
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Effects of Taurine-Magnesium Coordination Compound on Ionic Channels in Rat Ventricular Myocytes of Arrhythmia Induced by Ouabain.
Zhao L, Lou J, Wu H, Yin Y, Kang Y.
Biol Trace Elem Res. 2012 Feb 5. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
22311082
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Magnesium sulfate protects fetal skin from intrauterine ischemia reperfusion injury.
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Arch Dermatol Res. 2012 Feb 5. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
22310734
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Tricyclic antidepressant poisoning treated by magnesium sulfate: a randomized, clinical trial.
Emamhadi M, Mostafazadeh B, Hassanijirdehi M.
Drug Chem Toxicol. 2012 Feb 7. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
22309432
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Optimization of electrocoagulation process for the simultaneous removal of mercury, lead, and nickel from contaminated water.
Vasudevan S, Lakshmi J, Sozhan G.
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2012 Feb 4. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
22307898
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Refeeding syndrome or refeeding hypophosphatemia: a systematic review of cases.
Skipper A.
Nutr Clin Pract. 2012 Feb;27(1):34-40.
PMID:
22307490
[PubMed - in process]
Magnesium, calcium and strontium salts of phenylacetic acid.
Arlin JB, Kennedy AR, Shankland K.
Acta Crystallogr C. 2012 Feb;68(Pt 2):m29-33. Epub 2012 Jan 6.
PMID:
22307244
[PubMed - in process]
Characterization of SfPgdA, a Shigella flexneri peptidoglycan deacetylase required for bacterial persistence within polymorphonuclear neutrophils.
Kaoukab-Raji A, Biskri L, Bernardini ML, Allaoui A.
Microbes Infect. 2012 Jan 23. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
22307019
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Understanding the different activities of highly promiscuous MbtI by computational methods.
Ferrer S, Martí S, Moliner V, Tuñón I, Bertrán J.
Phys Chem Chem Phys. 2012 Feb 3. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
22307014
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Uncovering the global life cycles of the rare Earth elements.
Du X, Graedel TE.
Sci Rep. 2011;1:145. Epub 2011 Nov 4.
PMID:
22355662
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Magnetic Nanoparticles to Enhance Cell Seeding and Distribution in Tissue Engineering Scaffolds.
Thevenot P, Sohaebuddin S, Poudyal N, Liu JP, Tang L.
Proc IEEE Conf Nanotechnol. 2008 Aug 18;2008:646-649.
PMID:
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catena-Poly[[[tetra-aqua-neodymium(III)]-di-µ-isonicotinato] chloride].
Xue JH, Hua XH, Li CP, Xu YZ, Wu JG.
Acta Crystallogr Sect E Struct Rep Online. 2012 Feb 1;68(Pt 2):m170-1. Epub 2012 Jan 18.
PMID:
22346846
[PubMed - in process]
Neodymium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser anterior hyaloidotomy to treat trapped triamcinolone acetonide behind the crystalline lens after intravitreal injection.
Ascaso FJ, de Gopegui ER, Cascante JM.
Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2012 Jan;19(1):163-5.
PMID:
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[PubMed - in process]
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Epithelial iris cyst after cataract surgery.
Chaudhry M, Grover S, Sood N, Gupta R.
Nepal J Ophthalmol. 2012 Jan;4(7):191-3. doi: 10.3126/nepjoph.v4i1.5876.
PMID:
22344022
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Transient optic disc edema following neodymium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser posterior capsulotomy.
Han SB, Yang HK, Hyon JY, Woo SJ, Wee WR.
Can J Ophthalmol. 2012 Feb;47(1):e1-2. Epub 2011 Dec 22. No abstract available.
PMID:
22333862
[PubMed - in process]
Successful Treatment of Multiple Cutaneous Neurofibromas Using a Combination of Shave Excision and Laser Photothermocoagulation with a 1,444-nm Neodymium-Doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Laser.
Kim HJ, Lee KG, Yi SM, Kim JH, Kim IH.
Dermatol Surg. 2012 Feb 13. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2012.02357.x. [Epub ahead of print] No abstract available.
PMID:
22329357
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Late capsular block syndrome presenting with posterior capsule opacification.
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22325000
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A Case Report of Multiple Eccrine Hydrocystomas Successfully Treated with Subdermal 1,444-nm Micropulsed Neodymium-Doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Laser.
Lee SH, Chung KY, Jung JY.
Dermatol Surg. 2012 Feb 6. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2011.02276.x. [Epub ahead of print] No abstract available.
PMID:
22309039
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Inlaid Nd-substituted bismuth titanate nanoplates for protein immobilization and Nd-controlled electrochemical properties.
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Biosens Bioelectron. 2012 Jan 16. [Epub ahead of print]
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22305390
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An overview of clinical and experimental treatment modalities for port wine stains.
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22305042
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Evaluating Rare Earth Element Availability: A case with revolutionary demand from clean technologies.
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22304002
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Ultrasensitive determination of human growth hormone (hGH) with a disposable electrochemical magneto-immunosensor.
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Biosorption and desorption of lanthanum(III) and neodymium(III) in fixed-bed columns with Sargassum sp.: Perspectives for separation of rare earth metals.
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22275117
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Pyogenic Granuloma: Treatment with the 1,064-nm Long-Pulsed Neodymium-Doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Laser in 20 Patients.
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Chemistry. 2012 Feb 27;18(9):2609-16. doi: 10.1002/chem.201101262. Epub 2012 Jan 23.
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and smallest possible average grain sizes for use in semiconductor, chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and physical vapor deposition (PVD) display and optical applications. Our standard Sputtering Targets for thin film are available monoblock or bonded with dimensions and configurations up to 820 mm with hole drill locations and threading, beveling, grooves and backing designed to work with both older sputtering devises as well as the latest process equipment, such as large area coating for solar energy or fuel cells and flip-chip applications. Research sized targets are also produced as well as custom sizes and alloys. All targets are analyzed using best demonstrated techniques including X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), Glow Discharge Mass Spectrometry (GDMS), and Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP). "Sputtering" allows for thin film deposition of an ultra high purity sputtering metallic or oxide material onto another solid substrate by the controlled removal and conversion of the target material into a directed gaseous/plasma phase through ionic bombardment. We can also provide targets outside this range in addition to just about any size rectangular, annular, or oval target. Materials are produced using crystallization, solid state and other ultra high purification processes such as sublimation. American Elements specializes in producing custom compositions for commercial and research applications and for new proprietary technologies. American Elements also casts any of the rare earth metals and most other advanced materials into rod, bar or plate form, as well as other machined shapes and through other processes such as nanoparticles (See also application discussion at Nanotechnology Information and at Quantum Dots) and in the form of solutions and organometallics. We also produce Magnesium as disc, granules, ingot, pellets, pieces, powder, and rod. Other shapes are available by request. 
Magnesium is a Block S, Group 2, Period 3 element. The number of electrons in each of Magnesium's shells is 2, 8, 2 and its electronic configuration is [Ne] 3s2. In its elemental form magnesium's CAS number is 7439-95-4. The magnesium atom has a radius of 159.9.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is 173.pm. Magnesium the eighth most abundant element in the earth's crust. It is one third lighter than aluminum, and because of this is used in alloys that are essential for aerospace, satellite and missile construction. The metal improves the mechanical, fabrication, and welding characteristics of aluminum when used as an
alloying agent. Uses also include flares and pyrotechnics due to its pyrophoric properties. Magnesium compounds, primarily magnesium oxide, are 
used mainly as refractory material in furnace linings for producing iron and steel, nonferrous metals, glass, and cement. High purity magnesium is found in dietary supplements. Magnesium was first discovered by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808. The name Magnesium originates from a Greek district in Thessaly called Magnesia. See Magnesium research below.Magnesium the eighth most abundant element in the earth's crust. It is one third lighter than aluminum, and because of this is used in alloys that are essential for aerospace, satellite and missile construction. The metal improves the mechanical, fabrication, and welding characteristics of aluminum when used as an alloying agent. Uses also include flares and pyrotechnics due to its pyrophoric properties. 
Neodymium is a Block F, Group 3, Period 6 element. The number of electrons in each of Neodymium's shells is 2, 8, 18, 22, 8, 2 and its electronic configuration is [Xe] 4f4 6s2. 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. Neodymium is the most abundant of the rare earths after cerium and lanthanum. Neodymium is available as metal and compounds with purities from 99% to 99.999% (ACS grade to ultra-high purity); metals in the form of foil, sputtering target, and rod, and compounds
as submicron and nanopowder. Primary
applications include lasers, glass coloring and tinting, dielectrics and, most importantly, as the fundamental basis for neodymium-iron-boron permanent magnets. Neodymium has a strong absorption band centered at 580 nm, which is very close to the human eye's maximum level of sensitivity making it useful in protective lenses for welding goggles. It is also used in CRT displays to enhance contrast between reds and greens and highly valued in glass manufacturing for its attractive purple coloring. Neodymium is included in many formulations of barium titanate, used as dielectric coatings and in multi-layer capacitors essential to electronic equipment. Neodymium was first discovered by Carl Aer von Welsbach in 1885. The name originates from the Greek words 'neos didymos', meaning new twin. See Neodymium research below.
