Ammonium neodymium nitrate

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Ammonium neodymium nitrate
Names
IUPAC name
diazanium;neodymium(3+);pentanitrate
Other names
Diammonium neodymium nitrate, diammonium neodymium pentanitrate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
EC Number
  • 239-721-2
Properties
H8N7NdO15
Molar mass 490.340 g·mol−1
Appearance red-violet crystals (hydrate)
soluble
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Ammonium neodymium nitrate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula Nd(NH
4
)
2
(NO
3
)
5
.[1][2][3] The compound is classified as a rare earth metal salt, belonging to nitrates.[4]

Synthesis

The compound can be prepared by the reaction of neodymium oxide, nitric acid, and ammonium nitrate.[5]

Also, it can be made by a reaction of neodymium oxide or neodymium carbonate with ammonium nitrate, releasing water as a byproduct:[4]

Nd
2
O
3
+ 6NH
4
NO
3
→ 2(NH
4
)
2
Nd(NO
3
)
5
+ 3H
2
O

Physical properties

Ammonium neodymium nitrate is soluble in water.

The compound forms a tetrahydrate of the composition Nd(NH
4
)
2
(NO
3
)
5
• 4H
2
O
—red-violet crystals that melt in their own crystallization water at 47 °C.

Chemical properties

The compound reacts with strong acids to form soluble complexes. It can release nitrogen oxides when decomposed.[4]

Uses

Ammonium neodymium nitrate is used as a precursor for the synthesis of many other neodymium compounds and also as a reagent for various chemical reactions.[5]

References

Template:Ammonium salts




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