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Neodymium Bars
High Purity Nd Bars
7440-00-8
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99% Neodymium Bars
ND-M-02-BBR
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99.9% Neodymium Bars
ND-M-03-BBR
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99.99% Neodymium Bars
ND-M-04-BBR
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99.999% Neodymium Bars
ND-M-05-BBR
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American Elements' AE Bullion™ group mints certified high purity Neodymium Bars from laboratory certified engineered materials with properties applicable to chemical vapor deposition (CVP) for thin film and laboratory standard impurity levels for short and long term physical possession and to allow for exposure and controlled risk to industrial demand fluctuations reflected in the global neodymium price. Bars are manufactured and minted under written High Purity Metal Bars in Secure StorageSOPs (standard operating procedures) to assure quality and consistency by American Elements' AE Metals™ custom synthesis and refining group. Besides neodymium bars, neodymium coins and neodymium ingots may be purchased by funds, currency reserves, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), private investors, collectors and hobbyists to take direct physical title and possession of the metal with risk exposure from shortages or chemical/physical technology changes, such as in solar energy, and fuel cell developments, equivalent to movements in the industrial application price of Neodymium. American Elements offers bonded short and long term warehouse inventory services for AE Bullion™ coins to investors, funds and collectors who do not wish to take physical custody of the metal or lack secure storage or warehouse capabilities. The lowest possible bar unit price to Neodymium melt value ratio is maintained through state of the art mint and die systems and analytically certified blanks (planchet or flan) refined and pressed to exacting purity and weight. We also produce Neodymium as rod, pellets, powder, pieces, disc, granules, and wire, as nanoparticles and in compound forms, such as oxide. Neodymium Bars may be purchased in bulk or small quantity. Portfolios of different elemental metal bars or coins may also be structured and purchased from the AE Bullion™ group allowing for strategic risk allocation and indexing across a basket of metals.

Etching of Medieval Minting Equipment and Processes 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. 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.

Formula CAS No. Appearance Molecular Weight Density Melting Point Boiling Point Solubility Stability
Nd 7440-00-8 Silvery 144.24 6800 kg/m³ 1024 °C 3100 °C   Moderately reactive in air
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

  • A novel magnetic device to prevent fecal incontinence (preliminary study). Int J Colorectal Dis. 2008 May;23(5):499-501. Epub 2008 Jan 30.

  • Prevention of Anterior Capsule Contraction by Anterior Capsule Relaxing Incisions with Neodymium:Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet Laser. Am J Ophthalmol. 2008 Apr 9; [Epub ahead of print]

  • New M(3)N@C(2n) Endohedral Metallofullerene Families (M=Nd, Pr, Ce; n=40-53): Expanding the Preferential Templating of the C(88) Cage and Approaching the C(96) Cage. Chemistry. 2008 Apr 9; [Epub ahead of print]

  • Treatment of laser in situ keratomileusis interface epithelial ingrowth with neodymium:yytrium-aluminum-garnet laser. Am J Ophthalmol. 2008 Apr;145(4):630-634. Epub 2008 Feb 1.

  • Capsular block syndrome after implantation of an accommodating intraocular lens. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2008 Apr;34(4):703-6.

  • Role of Nd:YAG laser for prevention of neuroma formation: an in vivo experimental study. Lasers Med Sci. 2008 Apr;23(2):163-8. Epub 2007 May 12.

  • Super-chondritic Sm/Nd ratios in Mars, the Earth and the Moon. Nature. 2008 Mar 20;452(7185):336-9.

  • Lanthanide coordination polymers constructed from infinite rod-shaped secondary building units and flexible ligands. Chem Asian J. 2008 Mar 7;3(3):542-7.

  • Optic Edge Design as Long-term Factor for Posterior Capsular Opacification Rates. Ophthalmology. 2008 Mar 3; [Epub ahead of print]

  • Comparison of posterior capsule opacification after two different surgical methods of cataract extraction. Am J Ophthalmol. 2008 Mar;145(3):493-498. Epub 2008 Jan 16.

  • Spectrophotometric Determination of Plutonium in Highly Radioactive Liquid Waste Using an Internal Standardization Technique with Neodymium(III). Anal Sci. 2008 Mar;24(3):377-80.

  • Hysteroscopic myomectomy: a comprehensive review of surgical techniques. Hum Reprod Update. 2008 Mar-Apr;14(2):101-19. Epub 2007 Dec 6. Review.

  • Tuning the self-assembly of lanthanide triple stranded heterobimetallic helicates by ligand design. Dalton Trans. 2008 Feb 28;(8):1027-36. Epub 2007 Dec 4.

  • Controlled synthesis and upconverted avalanche luminescence of cerium(III) and neodymium(III) orthovanadate nanocrystals with high uniformity of size and shape. J Am Chem Soc. 2008 Feb 13;130(6):2032-40. Epub 2008 Jan 17.

  • Molecular Switching in the Near Infrared (NIR) to Visible/NIR f-f emission with a Functional-Lanthanide Complexes. J Fluoresc. 2008 Feb 12; [Epub ahead of print]

  • Neodymium, gadolinium, and terbium complexes containing hexafluoroacetylacetonate and 2,2'-bipyrimidine: structural and spectroscopic characterization. Inorg Chem. 2008 Feb 4;47(3):1030-6. Epub 2008 Jan 3.

  • Development of micromarkers with various photoluminescence colors as tracers for shadowing pursuits. Anal Sci. 2008 Feb;24(2):193-200.

  • Statistical problems caused by missing data resulting from neodymium:YAG laser capsulotomies in long-term posterior capsule opacification studies: problem identification and possible solutions. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2008 Feb;34(2):268-73.

  • Application of cryotarget to laser ion source. Rev Sci Instrum. 2008 Feb;79(2 Pt 2):02B101.

  • Miniature bending manipulator for fetoscopic intrauterine laser therapy to treat twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Surg Endosc. 2008 Feb;22(2):430-5.

 

Material Safety Data Sheet
  • 1 Identification of substance

    • Product details

    • Trade name: Neodymium Bars
  • 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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