Neodymium chloride (NdCl₃) is an important rare earth halide with key applications in the field of magnetic material preparation and organic synthesis due to its unique catalytic properties and optical properties.
Chemical Properties:
- Solubility: soluble in water, strong hygroscopicity
- Thermal stability: Pyrolysis into neodymium oxide
- Optical properties: Characteristic absorption in the visible region
- Catalytic activity: catalyst for organic synthesis reactions
- Optical properties: Characteristic absorption in the visible region
Applications:
Magnetic materials
- Preparation of NdFeB magnets: precursors of high-performance permanent magnet materials
- Magnetic fluid materials: preparation of special functional materials
Organic synthesis
- Olefin polymerization catalysts: synthesis of polymer materials
- Esterification reaction promoter: a key additive for organic synthesis
Functional materials
- Laser crystal raw material: solid-state laser gain medium
- Fluorescent material precursors: preparation of rare earth luminescent materials
Metallurgical industry
- Magnesium alloy modifiers: improve alloy properties
- Preparation of rare earth metals: raw materials for electrolysis
Chemical catalysis
- Petroleum cracking aids: improve reaction efficiency
- Environmental Catalysts: Waste Gas Treatment Applications
