Neodymium(III) Oxide

Nd₂O₃

IUPAC: Neodymium(III) oxide

CAS: 1313-97-9

Overview

Neodymium oxide is the precursor for neodymium metal used in the strongest permanent magnets. These NdFeB magnets are in every hard drive, EV motor, and wind turbine.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Oxygen O 3 15.9990
Neodymium Nd 2 144.2400

Elemental Composition

O
Oxygen ×3
14.3%
Nd
Neodymium ×2
85.7%

Uses

  • • NdFeB magnet production
  • • Glass coloring (purple)
  • • Laser crystal
  • • Ceramic capacitor

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Every electric vehicle motor contains about 2 kg of neodymium magnets

Structure

SMILES

[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[Nd+3].[Nd+3]

Properties

Type
oxide
State
solid
Molar Mass
336.48 g/mol
Density
7.2400 g/cm³
Melting Point
2233.0 °C
Solubility
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
333.8026
TPSA
3.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
0.0

Related Compounds

Aluminum Oxide

Al₂O₃

Antimony Trioxide

Sb₂O₃

Barium Oxide

BaO

Beryllium Oxide

BeO

Bismuth(III) Oxide

Bi₂O₃

Boron Trioxide

B₂O₃

Cadmium Oxide

CdO

Calcium Oxide

CaO

Carbon Dioxide

CO₂

Carbon Monoxide

CO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Neodymium(III) Oxide?
Neodymium(III) Oxide (Nd₂O₃) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Neodymium(III) oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Neodymium(III) Oxide?
Neodymium(III) Oxide has a molar mass of 336.48 g/mol.
What state is Neodymium(III) Oxide at room temperature?
Neodymium(III) Oxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Neodymium(III) Oxide organic or inorganic?
Neodymium(III) Oxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Neodymium(III) Oxide?
Neodymium(III) Oxide (Nd₂O₃) is composed of Oxygen (O), Neodymium (Nd).