1. Product Overview

Neodymium Fluoride (NdF₃) is an important rare earth fluoride material and a key raw material for the production of neodymium metal and neodymium-based functional materials.

Neodymium fluoride exhibits good chemical stability and high rare earth element utilization value. It is mainly used in rare earth metal production, the NdFeB permanent magnet material industry chain, laser materials, and optical glass applications.

According to the rare earth fluoride product indicator system, neodymium fluoride primarily focuses on ReO (total rare earth oxide content), F content, oxygen content, and loss on ignition indicators. Typical specifications are ReO≥83%, F≥27.5%, O≤2000 ppm, and loss on ignition ≤3000 ppm.

For the Russian market, this product is mainly targeted at rare earth smelting enterprises, magnetic material companies, functional material manufacturers, research institutions, and rare earth raw material traders.

2. Specifications

Product Name: Neodymium Fluoride

English Name: Neodymium Fluoride

Russian Name: Фторид неодима

Chemical Formula: NdF₃

CAS No.: 13709-42-7

Product Category: Rare earth fluoride

ReO: ≥83%

F: ≥27.5%

O: ≤2000 ppm

Loss on Ignition: ≤3000 ppm

Appearance: White powder

Packaging: 25 kg bags, bulk bags, or customized according to customer requirements

Storage: Store in a dry, moisture-proof environment in sealed containers

3. Main Application Areas

① Rare Earth Metal Production

Neodymium fluoride is an important raw material for the electrolytic production of neodymium metal, used in rare earth metal production and subsequent functional material manufacturing.

② NdFeB Permanent Magnet Materials

Neodymium is a key element in high-performance NdFeB permanent magnet materials. As an important intermediate product of neodymium resources, neodymium fluoride serves industries such as new energy, motors, and electronic equipment.

③ Laser Materials

Neodymium is widely used in laser crystal materials. Neodymium fluoride can serve as an important rare earth raw material for the preparation of related materials.

④ Optical Glass Materials

Used in neodymium-containing optical glass and specialty optical material systems.

4. Key Purchasing Criteria in the Russian Market

When sourcing neodymium fluoride, Russian customers typically focus on:

-ReO content and neodymium element purity;

-F content;

-O content control;

-Loss on ignition indicators;

-Rare earth impurities and non-rare earth impurities;

-Particle size distribution;

-Export technical documentation including COA, TDS, and SDS.

5. Product Advantages

-ReO≥83%, meeting the requirements of rare earth fluoride applications;

-Stable fluoride content and quality control;

-Suitable for rare earth metal, magnetic material, and optical material industry chains;

-Consistent batch quality, supporting long-term supply;

-Complete export technical documentation available upon request.

6. Packaging and Storage

Neodymium fluoride should be packaged in moisture-proof, sealed packaging to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

It is recommended to store in a dry environment and to keep packaging intact to ensure stable product quality.

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Which industries primarily use neodymium fluoride?

A: It is mainly used in rare earth metal production, NdFeB permanent magnet materials, laser materials, and optical glass applications.

Q: What does ReO≥83% represent?

A: ReO represents the total rare earth oxide content and is an important indicator for evaluating the effective rare earth content of rare earth fluorides.

Q: What is the difference between neodymium fluoride and praseodymium neodymium fluoride?

A: Neodymium fluoride corresponds to a single neodymium element product, mainly used for neodymium resource applications; praseodymium neodymium fluoride is a mixed rare earth fluoride of praseodymium and neodymium, primarily used for the praseodymium-neodymium metal and magnetic material industry chains.

Q: Why is it necessary to control oxygen content and loss on ignition in neodymium fluoride?

A: Oxygen content and loss on ignition reflect the levels of oxides, moisture, and volatile impurities in the product, which have significant impacts on rare earth metal production and high-performance material applications.

Q: What documents are required for purchasing neodymium fluoride in Russia?

A: Typically, COA, TDS, SDS, certificate of origin, and packaging information are required.