Neodymium Fluoride is a water insoluble neodymium source for use in oxygen-sensitive applications, such as metal production. In extremely low concentrations (ppm), fluoride compounds are used in health applications. Fluoride compounds also have significant uses in synthetic organic chemistry. They are commonly also used to alloy metal and for optical deposition. Certain fluoride compounds can be produced at nanoscale and in ultra high purity forms. NdF is generally immediately available in most volumes. Ultra high purity, high purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered. Primary applications include lasers, glass coloring and tinting, and dielectrics.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 Pharmacopoeia/British Pharmacopoeia)and follows applicable ASTM testing standards.Typical and custom packaging is available. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement.
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.
Chain-like and dinuclear coordination polymers in lanthanide (Nd, Eu) oxochloride complexes with 2,2':6',2''-terpyridine: synthesis, XRD structure and magnetic properties.
Lhoste J, Pérez-Campos A, Henry N, Loiseau T, Rabu P, Abraham F.
Dalton Trans. 2011 Aug 5. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
21818485
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Influence of Crystallization State and Microstructure on the Chemical Durability of Cerium-Neodymium Mixed Oxides.
Claparede L, Clavier N, Dacheux N, Moisy P, Podor R, Ravaux J.
Inorg Chem. 2011 Aug 2. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
21809825
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Determination of some heavy metals by flame atomic absorption spectrometry before coprecipitation with neodymium hydroxide.
Soylak M, Kizil N.
J AOAC Int. 2011 May-Jun;94(3):978-84.
PMID:
21797027
[PubMed - in process]
Laser-Assisted Facial Contouring Using a Thermally Confined 1444-nm Nd-YAG Laser: A New Paradigm for Facial Sculpting and Rejuvenation.
Holcomb JD, Turk J, Baek SJ, Rousso DE.
Facial Plast Surg. 2011 Aug;27(4):315-30. Epub 2011 Jul 26.
PMID:
21792776
[PubMed - in process]
Evaluation of mineral content of dentin treated with desensitizing agents and neodymium yttrium-aluminium-garnet (Nd:YAG) laser.
Malkoç MA, Sevimay M.
Lasers Med Sci. 2011 Jul 26. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
21789631
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Effects of lanthanum, cerium, and neodymium on the nuclei and mitochondria of hepatocytes: Accumulation and oxidative damage.
Huang P, Li J, Zhang S, Chen C, Han Y, Liu N, Xiao Y, Wang H, Zhang M, Yu Q, Liu Y, Wang W.
Environ Toxicol Pharmacol. 2011 Jan;31(1):25-32. Epub 2010 Sep 15.
PMID:
21787666
[PubMed - in process]
Follow-up of angle closure glaucoma suspects after laser iridotomy in Caucasians with normal intraocular pressure at diagnosis.
Pierre B, Laurence J, Pierre-Christophe T.
Can J Ophthalmol. 2011 Jun;46(3):247-53. Epub 2011 May 27.
PMID:
21784210
[PubMed - in process]
Highly efficient extraction of phenolic compounds by use of magnetic room temperature ionic liquids for environmental remediation.
Deng N, Li M, Zhao L, Lu C, de Rooy SL, Warner IM.
J Hazard Mater. 2011 Jun 25. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
21783320
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Primary leiomyoma of the trachea, bronchus, and pulmonary parenchyma - a single-institutional experience.
Park JS, Lee M, Kim HK, Choi YS, Kim K, Kim J, Kim H, Shim YM.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011 Jul 16. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
21767960
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Morphological changes in human skin melanoma treated by high-energy pulsed neodymium laser radiation.
Moskalik KG, Alexeeva LN, Novik VI, Demin EV, Kozlov AP.
J BUON. 2011 Apr-Jun;16(2):341-4.
PMID:
21766508
[PubMed - in process]
Stabilization of neodymium oxide nanoparticles via soft polymer adsorption.
Dorris AC, Sicard C, Chen M, McDonald A, Barrett CJ.
ACS Appl Mater Interfaces. 2011 Jul 15. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
21761884
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Aqua-trinitrato[2,4,6-tris-(pyridin-2-yl)-1,3,5-triazine]neodymium(III) dihydrate.
Zhou J, Lu GX, Zhang YG, Wei DY.
Acta Crystallogr Sect E Struct Rep Online. 2011 Jun 1;67(Pt 6):m699. Epub 2011 May 7.
PMID:
21754603
[PubMed]
Tetra-kis(µ-4-tert-butyl-benzoato)-?O:O';?O,O':O';?O:O,O'-bis-[aqua-(4-tert-butyl-benzoato-?O,O')(4-tert-butyl-benzoic acid-?O)neodymium(III)].
Yang J, Dai J.
Acta Crystallogr Sect E Struct Rep Online. 2011 Jun 1;67(Pt 6):m666-7. Epub 2011 May 7.
PMID:
21754578
[PubMed]
Neodymium(III) molybdenum(VI) borate, NdBO(2)MoO(4).
Held P, van der Wolf B, Bohatý L, Becker P.
Acta Crystallogr Sect E Struct Rep Online. 2011 Jun 1;67(Pt 6):i36. Epub 2011 May 20.
PMID:
21754565
[PubMed]
Tetra-kis(µ-3-aza-niumylbenzoato)-?O:O,O';?O,O':O;?O:O'-bis-[tetra-aqua-neodymium(III)] hexa-chloride tetra-hydrate.
Benslimane M, Merazig H, Daran JC.
Acta Crystallogr Sect E Struct Rep Online. 2011 May 1;67(Pt 5):m584-5. Epub 2011 Apr 13.
PMID:
21754308
[PubMed]
Technologic advances in endodontics.
Mortman RE.
Dent Clin North Am. 2011 Jul;55(3):461-80.
PMID:
21726684
[PubMed - in process]
Upgraded multipulse laser and multipoint Thomson scattering diagnostics on EAST.
Zang Q, Zhao J, Yang L, Hu Q, Xi X, Dai X, Yang J, Han X, Li M, Hsieh CL.
Rev Sci Instrum. 2011 Jun;82(6):063502.
PMID:
21721686
[PubMed - in process]
Synthesis of magnetic nanofibers using femtosecond laser material processing in air.
Alubaidy MA, Venkatakrishnan K, Tan B.
Nanoscale Res Lett. 2011 May 6;6(1):375.
PMID:
21711890
[PubMed - in process]
Long-Pulse Neodymium-Doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Laser Treatment Improves Amiodarone-Induced Hyperpigmentation.
Bagheri S, Eisen D.
Dermatol Surg. 2011 Jun 24. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2011.02083.x. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
21707831
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Successful Treatment of Recurrent Digital Mucoid Cysts Using a 1,444-nm Neodymium-Doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Laser.
Kim JH, Park JH, Jee H, Oh SH.
Dermatol Surg. 2011 Jun 24. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2011.02085.x. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
21707830
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
R 20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
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.
Rub in Ca-gluconate solution or Ca-gluconate gel immediately.
After eye contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult doctor.
After swallowing Seek immediate medical advice.
5 Fire fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing agents
Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.
Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or flue gases:
Can be released in case of fire:
Hydrogen fluoride (HF)
Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Wear full protective suit.
Measures for environmental protection:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
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:
The product is not flammable
Storage
Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:
No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Do not store together with acids.
Further information about storage conditions:
This product is hygroscopic.
Protect from humidity and keep away from water.
Protect from carbon dioxide.
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:
Fluorides (as F)
mg/m3
ACGIH TLV 2.5
Austria TWA 2.5
Belgium TWA 2.5
Finland TWA 2.5
France TWA 2.5
Germany MAK 2.5
Hungary TWA 1; 2-STEL
Netherlands TWA 3.5
Norway TWA 0.6
Poland TWA 1; 3-STEL
Sweden NGV 2
Switzerland MAK-W 1.5
United Kingdom TWA 2.5
Russia TWA 2
Denmark TWA 2.5
USA PEL 2.5
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: Tablets
Colour: Violet
Smell: Odourless
Value/Range Unit Method
Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: 1410 ° C
Boiling point/Boiling range: 2300 ° C
Sublimation temperature / start: Not determined
Flash point: Not applicable
Ignition temperature: Not determined
Decomposition temperature: Not determined
Danger of explosion: Product is not explosive.
Critical values for explosion:
Lower: Not determined
Upper: Not determined
Steam pressure: Not determined
Density at 20 ° C 6.5 g/cm³
Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water: Insoluble
Not miscible or difficult to mix
10 Stability and reactivity
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
Materials to be avoided:
Acids
Water/moisture
Dangerous reactions: No dangerous reactions known
Dangerous products of decomposition: Hydrogen fluoride
11 Toxicological information
Acute toxicity:
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:
Danger by skin resorption.
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: 6.1 (T5) Toxic substances.
Kemler Number: 60
UN-Number: 3288
Packaging group: III
Label 6.1
Designation of goods: 3288 TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
(neodymium fluoride)
Code letter and hazard designation of product: Xn Harmful
Risk phrases:
20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety phrases:
9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
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.
Neodymium Fluoride is a water insoluble neodymium source for use in oxygen-sensitive applications, such as metal production. In extremely low concentrations (ppm), fluoride compounds are used in health applications. Fluoride compounds also have significant uses in synthetic organic chemistry. They are commonly also used to alloy metal and for optical deposition. Certain fluoride compounds can be produced at nanoscale and in ultra high purity forms. NdF is generally immediately available in most volumes. Ultra high purity, high purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered. Primary applications include lasers, glass coloring and tinting, and dielectrics.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 Pharmacopoeia/British Pharmacopoeia)and follows applicable ASTM testing standards.Typical and custom packaging is available. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement. 
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.
