Neodymium(III) chloride hydrate (NdCl3•6H2O)-Crystalline
Product Description
Characteristic
Neodymium(III) chloride or neodymium trichloride is a chemical compound of neodymium and chlorine with the formula NdCl3. This anhydrous compound is a mauve-colored solid that rapidly absorbs water on exposure to air to form a purple-colored hexahydrate, NdCl3•6H2O.
Chemical formula:NdCl3•6H2O
Molar mass:358.69 g/mol
Appearance:mauve-colored powder,hygroscopic
Density:2.282g/cm3
Melting point:124 °C
Stability:Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Application
It has several important applications as an intermediate chemical for production of neodymium metal and neodymium-based lasers and optical fibers. Other applications include a catalyst in organic synthesis and in decomposition of waste water contamination, corrosion protection of aluminium and its alloys, and fluorescent labeling of organic molecules (DNA).