Neodymium Oxide (Nd2O3) Powder

Neodymium oxide (Nd₂O₃) is an important, naturally abundant and highly reactive rare earth metal oxide. Nd₂O₃ powder has a hexagonal crystal structure and a blueish-white color. The high melting point of the material is around 2300°C. Nd₂O₃ is not only thermally stable but also is rather hygroscopic and water-insoluble. Remarkable optical, electrical, and chemical properties of Nd₂O₃ have been utilized in various different applications. Neodymium oxide powder has especially attracted attention in photonic applications such as phosphors providing yellow-to-violet upconversion emission. In addition to photonic applications, Nd₂O₃ powder is utilized as additives for coloring and enhancing the optical properties of glasses. It is also used as an effective semiconductor material in diodes, as components for high temperature ceramics and superconductors. Catalytic properties of Nd₂O₃ powder is utilized in oxidative coupling of methane, N2 decomposition, dehydrogenation of alcohols. Other application areas of Nd₂O₃ are solid-sate lasers, high temperature ceramics, superconductors, and protective coatings.