NdOF can be synthesized by pressing a mixture of Nd 2O 3 and NdF 3 at 6 MPa:[2]
Nd 2O 3 + NdF 3 → 3NdOF
Physical properties
Neodymium oxyfluoride exhibits three distinct crystal structures, all based on the cubic fluorite arrangement. Among these, two correspond to the stoichiometric compound NdOF: cubic and rhombohedral. The third structure, which is tetragonal, emerges under conditions of fluorine excess relative to NdOF and exists over a range of compositions.[3]
Uses
Neodymium oxyfluoride has attracted significant interest in the areas of anionic solid electrolytes, luminescent materials, catalysis, and magnetic materials due to its unique structure, which combines the beneficial properties of rare-earth cations with fluoride (F⁻) and oxide (O²⁻) anions.[4]