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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. 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 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. 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.

Formula CAS No. Appearance Molecular Weight Density Melting Point Boiling Point Solubility Stability
NdF 13709-42-7 Light purple 201.24 6500 kg/m³ 1374 °C 2300 °C Soluble in water, moderately soluble in strong mineral acids Highly hygroscopic
PRODUCT CATALOG Neodymium Research, Properties, & Information Submicron & Nanopowder Tolling Ultra High Purity Sputtering Target Crystal Growth Rod, Plate, Powder, etc. MSDS
 
 
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Recent Research & Development for Neodymium

  • Ion-implanted optical channel waveguides in neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet transparent ceramics for integrated laser generation. Chen F, Tan Y, Jaque D. Opt Lett. 2009 Jan 1;34(1):28-30. PMID: 19109629 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

  • [Optical coherence tomography: a reliable tool for localisation of macular hemorrhage. Two case reports.] Errera MH, Barale PO, Danan-Husson A, Scheer S, Girmens JF, De Monchy I, Sahel JA. J Fr Ophtalmol. 2008 Nov;31(9):e20. French. PMID: 19107054 [PubMed - in process]

  • Cellulite: a new treatment approach combining subdermal Nd: YAG laser lipolysis and autologous fat transplantation. Goldman A, Gotkin RH, Sarnoff DS, Prati C, Rossato F. Aesthet Surg J. 2008 Nov-Dec;28(6):656-62. PMID: 19083594 [PubMed - in process]

  • Relationship between periodontal parameters and Behçet's disease and evaluation of different treatments for oral recurrent aphthous stomatitis. Arabaci T, Kara C, Ciçek Y. J Periodontal Res. 2008 Dec 11. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 19076988 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

  • Treatment of Angiokeratoma of Fordyce with Long-Pulse Neodymium-Doped Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Laser. Ozdemir M, Baysal I, Engin B, Ozdemir S. Dermatol Surg. 2008 Dec 8. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 19076189 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

  • Low-Fluence 1,064-nm Laser Hair Reduction for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae in Skin Types IV, V, and VI. Schulze R, Meehan KJ, Lopez A, Sweeney K, Winstanley D, Apruzzese W, Victor Ross E. Dermatol Surg. 2008 Dec 8. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 19076188 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

  • Defluoridation of water using neodymium-modified chitosan. Yao R, Meng F, Zhang L, Ma D, Wang M. J Hazard Mater. 2008 Nov 1. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 19046805 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

  • The permanent electric dipole moments and magnetic g(e) factors of neodymium monoxide. Linton C, Ma T, Wang H, Steimle TC. J Chem Phys. 2008 Sep 28;129(12):124310. PMID: 19045026 [PubMed - in process]

  • Microstructuration induced differences in the thermo-optical and luminescence properties of Nd:YAG fine grain ceramics and crystals. Jacinto C, Benayas A, Catunda T, García-Solé J, Kaminskii AA, Jaque D. J Chem Phys. 2008 Sep 14;129(10):104705. PMID: 19044936 [PubMed - in process]

  • ITER LIDAR performance analysis. Beurskens MN, Giudicotti L, Kempenaars M, Scannell R, Walsh MJ. Rev Sci Instrum. 2008 Oct;79(10):10E727. PMID: 19044544 [PubMed - in process]

  • Venous malformation of the eyelid treated with pulsed-dye-1064-nm neodymium yttrium aluminum garnet sequential laser: an effective and safe treatment. Bagazgoitia L, Boixeda P, Lopez-Caballero C, Beà S, Santiago JL, Jaén P. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008 Nov-Dec;24(6):488-90. PMID: 19033852 [PubMed - in process]

  • Treatment of large vascular lesions in the orofacial region with the Nd:YAG laser. Vesnaver A, Dovsak DA. J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 2008 Nov 21. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 19028108 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

  • Cationic borohydrido-neodymium complex: synthesis, characterization and its application as an efficient pre-catalyst for isoprene polymerisation. Visseaux M, Mainil M, Terrier M, Mortreux A, Roussel P, Mathivet T, Destarac M. Dalton Trans. 2008 Sep 14;(34):4558-61. PMID: 19024353 [PubMed]

  • Laser treatment of 26 Japanese patients with Mongolian spots. Kagami S, Asahina A, Watanabe R, Mimura Y, Shirai A, Hattori N, Watanabe T, Tamaki K. Dermatol Surg. 2008 Dec;34(12):1689-94. Epub 2008 Oct 13. PMID: 19018824 [PubMed - in process] Related Articles 15: In vitro and in vivo studies of osteoblast cell response to a titanium-6 aluminium-4 vanadium surface modified by neodymium:yttrium-aluminium-garnet laser and silicon carbide paper. Khosroshahi ME, Mahmoodi M, Saeedinasab H. Lasers Med Sci. 2008 Nov 19. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 19018459 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

  • Ultrastructural evaluation of radicular dentin after Nd:YAG laser irradiation combined with different chemical substances. Faria MI, Souza-Gabriel AE, Marchesan MA, Sousa-Neto MD, Silva-Sousa YT. Gen Dent. 2008 Nov-Dec;56(7):641-6. PMID: 19014023 [PubMed - in process]

  • [Treatment of Haemangiomas and Vascular Malformations with the Neodymium-YAG Laser - Strategy and Results in over 2000 Cases.] Hintringer T. Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir. 2008 Nov 14. [Epub ahead of print] German. PMID: 19012227 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

  • [Morphological evaluation of Nd:YAG laser exposure to parodontal tissues] Trunin DA, Lobanov AA, Kirillova VP, Fedorina TA. Stomatologiia (Mosk). 2008;87(5):27-30. Russian. PMID: 19008823 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

  • Contact lens for failed pupilloplasty. Olali C, Mohammed M, Ahmed S, Gupta M. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2008 Nov;34(11):1995-6. PMID: 19006752 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

  • Two cases of Z syndrome with the Crystalens after uneventful cataract surgery. Yuen L, Trattler W, Boxer Wachler BS. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2008 Nov;34(11):1986-9. PMID: 19006749 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

 

 

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Material Safety Data Sheet
  • 1 Identification of substance

    • Product details

    • Trade name Neodymium (III) fluoride

  • 2 Composition/Data on components:

    • Chemical characterization:
                 Designation: (CAS#)                                        
      Neodymium (III) fluoride, anhydrous (CAS# 13709-42-7), 100%
    • Identification number(s):
    • EINECS Number: 237-253-3
  • 3 Hazards identification

    • Hazard designation: Xn Harmful
    • 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.
  • 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:
      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)

    • Maritime transport IMDG/GGVSea:
    • IMDG/GGVSea Class:        6.1
    • UN Number:                3288
    • Label                     6.1
    • Packaging group:          III
    • Correct technical name:   TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (neodymium
                                 fluoride)

    • Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
    • ICAO/IATA Class:          6.1
    • UN/ID Number:             3288
    • Label                     6.1
    • Packaging group:          III
    • Correct technical name:   TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (neodymium
                                 fluoride)
  • 15 Regulatory information


    • Designation according to EC guidelines:

    • 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.
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