Agent Name |
Neodymium |
CAS Number |
7440-00-8 |
Formula |
Nd |
Major Category |
Metals |
Category |
Rare Earth Metals |
Description |
Silver-white metal that yellows on exposure to air; [Merck Index] Soft, malleable metal; soluble in dilute acids; [Hawley] |
Sources/Uses |
Used in electronics, alloys, glass, metallurgical research, lasers, and iron and steel production (gas scavenger); [Hawley] |
Comments |
Salts are eye irritants; [Hawley] See "RARE EARTH METALS." |
Exposure Assessment |
Explanatory Notes |
mp = 1021 deg C; [Merck Index] |
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