neodymium (III) chloride
Where is neodymium (III) chloride found?
Neodymium (III) chloride is used in the production of neodymium metal and neodymium-based lasers and optical fibers. Neodymium (III) chloride is also a catalyst in organic synthesis and in decomposition of waste water contamination, corrosion protection of aluminum and its alloys, and fluorescent labeling of organic molecules (DNA).
How can you avoid contact with neodymium (III) chloride?
Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:
• Neodymium(III) chloride
• Neodymium trichloride
• Trichloroneodymium
• Neodymium chloride
• Neodymtrichlorid
• NdCl3
What are some products that may contain neodymium (III) chloride?
Laboratory chemicals
Metallic neodymium or neodymium ions can be found among others
• in magnets
• in lasers
• in glass
A clinician's point of view.
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