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Neodymium-Iron-Boron Sputtering Target
Nd/Fe/B
7440-00-8/7439-89-6/7440-42-8
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99% Neodymium-Iron-Boron Sputtering Target
ND-FEB-02-ST
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99.5% Neodymium-Iron-Boron Sputtering Target
ND-FEB-025-ST
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99.9% Neodymium-Iron-Boron Sputtering Target
ND-FEB-03-ST
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99.95% Neodymium-Iron-Boron Sputtering Target
ND-FEB-035-ST
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99.99% Neodymium-Iron-Boron Sputtering Target
ND-FEB-04-ST
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99.999% Neodymium-Iron-Boron Sputtering Target
ND-FEB-05-ST
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See safety data and research below. American Elements specializes in producing high purity Neodymium-Iron-Boron sputtering targets with the highest possible density High Purity (99.99%) Metallic Sputtering Targetand smallest possible average grain sizes for use in semiconductor, chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and physical vapor deposition (PVD) display and optical applications. Our standard target sizes range from 1" to 8" in diameter and from 2mm to 1/2" thick. "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 Neodymium as rods, powder and plates. Other shapes are available by request.

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.

Iron is a Block D, Group 8, Period 4 element. The electronic configuration is [Ar] 3d6 4s2. In its elemental form iron's CAS number is 7439-89-6. The iron atom has a radius of 124.1.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is 200.pm.

Boron is a Block P, Group 13, Period 2 element. The electronic configuration is [He] 2s2 2p1. In its elemental form boron's CAS number is 7440-42-8. The boron atom has a radius of 79.5.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is 200.pm. Boron has an energy band gap of 1.50 to 1.56 eV, which is higher than that of either silicon or germanium. Optical characteristics include transmitting portions of the infrared.

Formula CAS No. Appearance Molecular Weight Density Melting Point Boiling Point Solubility Stability
Nd/Fe/B 7440-00-8/7439-89-6/7440-42-8 Metal  
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Material Safety Data Sheet
  • 1 Identification of substance

    • Product details

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

    • Chemical characterization:
                 Designation: (CAS#)                                        
      Neodymium (CAS# 7440-00-8), 100%
    • Identification number(s):
    • EINECS Number: 231-109-3
  • 3 Hazards identification

    • Hazard designation: · void
    • Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
      Fine powder:
          R 11  Highly flammable
  • 4 First aid measures

    • General information No special measures required.
    • After inhalation Seek medical treatment in case of complaints.
    • After skin contact The product is not skin irritating.
    • After eye contact
      Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult doctor.
    • After swallowing Seek medical treatment.
  • 5 Fire fighting measures

    • Suitable extinguishing agents Extinguishing powder. Do not use water.
    • For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents Water.
    • Protective equipment: No special measures required.
  • 6 Accidental release measures

    • Person-related safety precautions: Not required.
    • Measures for environmental protection:
      Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
    • Measures for cleaning/collecting: Collect mechanically.
    • 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.
      No special precautions necessary if used correctly.
    • Information about protection against explosions and fires:
      No special measures required.

    • 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 oxidizing and acidic materials.
      Store away from halogens.
    • Further information about storage conditions:
      Store under dry inert gas.
  • 8 Exposure controls and personal protection

    • Additional information about design of technical systems:
      No further data; see item 7.

    • 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.
    • Breathing equipment: Not required.
    • Protection of hands: Not required.
    • Eye protection: Safety glasses
    • Body protection: Protective work clothing.
  • 9 Physical and chemical properties:

    • General Information

    • Form: Rod
    • Colour: Silver grey
    • Smell: Odourless
    •   Value/Range  Unit    Method      
    • Change in condition
    • Melting point/Melting range:                  1024 ° C
    • Boiling point/Boiling range:                  3027 ° C
    • Sublimation temperature / start:   Not determined

    • Flash point:                       Not applicable

    • Inflammability (solid, gaseous)    Product is not inflammable.
      Powder: flammable

    • 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            7.00 g/cm³

    • Solubility in / Miscibility with
    • Water:                             Not determined
  • 10 Stability and reactivity

    • Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
      No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
    • Materials to be avoided:
      Oxidizing agents
      Acids
      Halogens
      Water/moisture
      Air
    • Dangerous reactions:
      Powder: contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.
    • Dangerous products of decomposition: Metal oxide
  • 11 Toxicological information

    • Acute toxicity:
    • Primary irritant effect:
    • on the skin: No irritant effect.
    • on the eye: No 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.
  • 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:         None

    • Maritime transport IMDG/GGVSea:
    • IMDG/GGVSea Class:        None

    • Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
    • ICAO/IATA Class:          None

    • Transport/Additional information:
      Not dangerous according to the above specifications.
  • 15 Regulatory information


    • Designation according to EC guidelines:
      Observe the normal safety regulations when handling chemicals
      The product is not subject to identification regulations under EC Directives and the Ordinance on Hazardous Materials (GefStoffV).

    • National regulations

    • Information about limitation of use:
      For use only by technically qualified individuals.

    • 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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    Recent Research & Development for Neodymium Metal

    • Use of luminescence probing for the study of the interaction of polytitanasiloxane with trivalent rare Earth ions.
      J Phys Chem B Condens Matter Mater Surf Interfaces Biophys. 2007 Jan 18;111(2):335-9.

    • Magnetic characterization of superparamagnetic nanoparticles pulled through model membranes.
      Biomagn Res Technol. 2007 Jan 4;5(1):1 [Epub ahead of print]

    • Potential interference of small neodymium magnets with cardiac pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators.
      Heart Rhythm. 2007 Jan;4(1):1-4. Epub 2006 Sep 16.

    • Malignant glaucoma after phacoemulsification: Treatment with diode laser cyclophotocoagulation.
      J Cataract Refract Surg. 2007 Jan;33(1):130-2.

    • Outcome of posterior capsulotomy in late capsular block syndrome with posterior capsular opacification.
      Clin Experiment Ophthalmol. 2006 Dec;34(9):866-9.

    • Optical absorption and NMR spectroscopic studies on paramagnetic neodymium(III) complexes with beta-diketone and heterocyclic amines The environment effect on 4f-4f hypersensitive transitions.
      Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc. 2006 Oct 13; [Epub ahead of print]

    • Barium induced modulation of NIR emission in a neodymium cryptate complex.
      Chem Commun (Camb). 2006 Dec 28;(48):5048-50. Epub 2006 Oct 12.

    • Sensitized near-infrared lanthanide luminescence from Nd(III)- and Yb(III)-based cyclen-ruthenium coordination conjugates.
      Inorg Chem. 2006 Dec 11;45(25):10040-2.

    • Hyperopic shift in refraction associated with implantation of the single-piece Collamer intraocular lens.
      J Cataract Refract Surg. 2006 Dec;32(12):2110-2.

    • Cumulative neodymium:YAG laser rates after bag-in-the-lens and lens-in-the-bag intraocular lens implantation: comparative study.
      J Cataract Refract Surg. 2006 Dec;32(12):2085-90.

     

     

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