Neodymium hydroxide (CAS 16469-17-3)
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Neodymium hydroxide, a compound belonging to the rare earth hydroxide family, consists of neodymium, oxygen, and hydrogen. It presents as a white crystalline solid that is insoluble in water but can dissolve in acids and alkalis. With its diverse range of applications in scientific research, particularly in the fields of biochemistry and physiology, neodymium hydroxide proves to be a valuable compound. It serves various purposes within scientific research, notably as a catalyst in organic synthesis reactions, including the synthesis of alcohols and amines. Furthermore, it acts as a reagent in the production of polymers such as polyesters and polyamides. Neodymium hydroxide also finds utility as a catalyst in biodiesel production. The compound is considered a Lewis acid, capable of donating electrons to other molecules and forming covalent bonds with them. This characteristic enables neodymium hydroxide to catalyze a diverse array of reactions.
Neodymium hydroxide (CAS 16469-17-3) References
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- Determination of some heavy metals by flame atomic absorption spectrometry before coprecipitation with neodymium hydroxide. | Soylak, M. and Kizil, N. 2011. J AOAC Int. 94: 978-84. PMID: 21797027
- Influence of the amount of intermetallics on the degradation of Mg-Nd alloys under physiological conditions. | Zhang, Y., et al. 2021. Acta Biomater. 121: 695-712. PMID: 33279710
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Neodymium hydroxide, 10 g | sc-359035 | 10 g | $156.00 |